Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Construction / Real Estate / Commercial

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Austin, TX, with 3 to 6 years of civil litigation experience. This role involves significant responsibility, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation. The position offers direct client contact and mentorship from experienced attorneys, focusing on matters affecting Texas businesses, property owners, contractors, and suppliers.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, paralegals, and clients on litigation and transactional matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, liens, deeds, and settlement documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis and recommendations.
• Manage competing deadlines and take ownership of assigned matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in the State of Texas.
• 3 to 6 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting litigation documents and managing deadlines under pressure.

Education

• Doctor of Law

Certifications

• Licensed Attorney in Texas

Skills

• Experience in construction, real estate, commercial, lien and bond, or contract disputes preferred.
• Experience with hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or trial preparation preferred.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and providing practical, business-minded advice.

Benefits

• Meaningful responsibility at a smaller firm where associates are trusted to contribute.
• Direct mentorship and regular feedback.
• Competitive compensation and a full benefits and 401(k) package.
• Exposure to both litigation and transactional work.
• Signing bonus.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306