Civil Litigation Attorney

Burnett Specialists
  • Houston, TX
  • $110,000 Per Year
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description


A well-established Houston law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with at least two years of experience to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have a combination of civil litigation and insurance defense experience, along with exceptional legal research and writing skills.

Position: Civil Litigation Attorney
Location: Greenway Plaza
Salary: $110,000–$160,000, plus exceptional bonuses and benefits

Responsibilities
  • Manage a civil litigation caseload involving architectural and engineering design and product negligence matters
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other legal documents
  • Conduct legal research and provide clear, well-supported analysis
  • Handle written discovery, document review, depositions, mediations, and hearings
  • Develop case strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure
  • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other involved parties
  • Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as needed
  • Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, and billing records

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Active and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
  • Minimum of 2+ years of civil litigation experience
  • Combination of insurance defense and general civil litigation experience preferred
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills required
  • Experience with architectural, engineering, construction, product liability, or professional negligence matters is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Architectural Engineeringunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Billing Recordsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Documentation Reviewunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Researchunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Strategic Analysisunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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