Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney - Construction

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Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:
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Long known for leadership and innovation in construction law, our firm's approach extends to a broad array of legal services — all delivered with a commitment to efficiency, value and client service for more than four decades.

Over 115 attorneys in 11 U.S. offices and affiliations around the globe, we bring extensive capabilities and expertise to clients that range from start-ups to many in the Fortune 100.
We enjoy an excellent reputation as a legal advisor to some of the nation’s most preeminent construction contractors, professionals and associations.
The firm’s legal prowess and expertise has extended to a well-regarded, trusted advisor to the those in government, and the healthcare, energy, defense, insurance, banking, real estate, aerospace and life sciences industries.
Extensive experience in the courtroom and in dispute resolution, coupled with a proven track record for providing genuinely insightful legal advice and commercial representation, helps a wide range of clients to maximize opportunities, meet challenges, solve problems and manage risk.
Today, as a full-service law firm, our commitment to the construction industry has never wavered. As the “go to” law firm for the leading companies and organizations in the construction industry, we bring a unique depth and talent with a full range of legal services that now crosses many diverse industries and businesses around the world.

Why join us?
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Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance

Job Details
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We are currently seeking an associate for its commercial litigation and construction dispute resolution departments. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with a strong litigation background who are interested in gaining experience in construction law as well as opportunities to take a prominent role in litigation matters.

Our ideal candidate has strong academic credentials, 4-7 years of commercial litigation experience, and is admitted to practice law in Texas. Construction litigation/dispute resolution experience is a plus.

This position will be based in our Austin, Texas office.

Successful litigation associate candidates must also:

have strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills;
have some experience drafting pleadings, conducting research and managing traditional and electronic discovery;
be comfortable appearing in state and federal courts;
be licensed to practice as an attorney in Texas;
be self-starters who can work independently and as part of a litigation team;
be prepared to appear in court in to argue motions or participate in conferences or other proceedings; and
be in good standing with the Texas Bars

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