Associate​/Attorney - Civil Litigation

• 100% litigation role focused on real estate, business, and construction disputes (primarily defense-side).
• Hourly, retainer-funded practice (no contingency matters).
• Daily billable target of 6 hours (structured as a goal, not a rigid quota).
• Partnership-track opportunity for long-term fit.
• Opportunity to join during a period of planned attorney hiring and practice growth.

• Manage civil litigation matters involving real estate, business, and construction disputes.
• Draft pleadings, substantive motions, and briefs, including dispositive motion practice.
• Develop and execute discovery strategy, including written discovery, document review, and depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk, and practical resolution options, with clear and consistent communication.
• Record time and support billing in an hourly model with upfront retainers.

Houston area, Texas

100% on-site (limited hybrid flexibility by exception)

Base salary up to $200,000 (experience dependent), plus bonus potential

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally involving real estate, business, and/or construction disputes.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal writing and advocacy skills, including motion practice.
• Comfort working in an hourly billing model supported by upfront retainers.
• Ability to work on-site in the Houston area.

• Experience taking matters through discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions.
• Background aligned with an hourly, retainer-based disputes practice.
• Not coming from a practice primarily focused on personal injury or insurance defense (practice style fit).

• Standard benefits package.
• Daily billable target of 6 hours (goal-based).