Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Construction Litigation Attorney

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$110k - $140k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required.
An active Texas Bar License in good standing is required.
At least one year of post-licensure attorney experience is required.
Strong litigation experience is required.
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents is required.
Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills are required.
Strong organizational and case management abilities are required.
The ability to work independently with limited supervision is required.
The ability to work full-time on-site in Houston is required.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation matters from intake through settlement, arbitration, or trial.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence.
Conduct legal research and case analysis.
Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
Conduct and defend depositions.
Develop litigation strategies and manage case progression.
Review contracts, project documents, and dispute-related records.
Communicate directly with clients regarding legal strategy, case status, and risk assessments.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on active matters.

Desired Qualifications

Construction litigation experience is preferred.
Commercial litigation experience is preferred.
Insurance litigation experience is preferred.
Real estate litigation experience is preferred.
Arbitration and mediation experience is preferred.
Trial preparation or courtroom advocacy experience is preferred.
Experience managing an independent litigation docket is preferred.
Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

Salary Range: 110000 to 140000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Construction Litigation Attorney

Location: Houston, TX | On-Site | Full-Time | Up to $140,000

About the Opportunity

A growing Houston-based law firm focused on construction law and complex commercial disputes is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney to join its expanding team. This role is heavily litigation-focused and offers the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution while representing contractors, subcontractors, property owners, developers, and businesses involved in construction and commercial disputes. The firm is open to attorneys with construction litigation experience as well as candidates from commercial litigation, insurance litigation, real estate litigation, civil litigation, or other litigation-focused practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from intake through settlement, arbitration, or trial

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal correspondence

• Conduct legal research and case analysis

• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances

• Conduct and defend depositions

• Develop litigation strategies and manage case progression

• Review contracts, project documents, and dispute-related records

• Communicate directly with clients regarding legal strategy, case status, and risk assessments

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on active matters

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Active Texas Bar License in good standing

• Minimum 1 year of post-licensure attorney experience

• Strong litigation experience

• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents

• Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills

• Strong organizational and case management abilities

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to work full-time on-site in Houston

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction litigation experience

• Commercial litigation experience

• Insurance litigation experience

• Real estate litigation experience

• Arbitration and mediation experience

• Trial preparation or courtroom advocacy experience

• Experience managing an independent litigation docket

• Spanish language proficiency

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $140,000

• Full-time direct-hire position

• Stable and growing law firm

• Significant litigation and courtroom exposure

• Opportunity to work on complex construction and commercial disputes

• Long-term career growth potential

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome attorneys with experience in:

• Construction Litigation

• Commercial Litigation

• Business Litigation

• Civil Litigation

• Insurance Litigation

• First-Party Property Litigation

• Real Estate Litigation

• Trial Litigation

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About the Company

Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Distro is a platform that helps companies find and match with software talent from over 200 countries, enabling interviews, hiring, and automated payroll all in one system. It works by connecting employers with a global pool of vetted developers, coordinating interview scheduling and evaluations, and then handling employment paperwork and payroll through an integrated workflow. The company differentiates itself by offering truly global reach (access to talent across 200+ countries) along with end-to-end hiring and payroll automation in a single platform, rather than relying on separate staffing services, marketplaces, or fragmented tools. Its goal is to simplify hiring and paying international software developers, helping tech teams grow by accessing quality talent worldwide with a streamlined, automated process.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lehi, UT
Founded: 2021

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