Insurance & Construction Litigation Attorney
McLaurin Law, PLLC
Houston, Texas (Galleria/Uptown)
Hybrid / Flexible
Compensation
$135,000 - $180,000 base
Semi-Annual Bonuses
Job Summary
McLaurin Law, PLLC is seeking a Texas-licensed Construction Litigation Attorney to handle plaintiff-side construction and related commercial disputes from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation experience, including at least 3 years focused on construction litigation, and can independently manage sophisticated matters involving construction defects, construction contract disputes, lien issues, and risk-transfer issues. Candidates with meaningful insurance-related experience - particularly first-party property, third-party coverage, or risk-transfer issues arising from construction matters are strongly preferred.
Qualifications - Insurance & Construction Litigation Attorney
Required
- Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- At least 5 years of civil litigation experience.
- At least 3 years of substantive construction litigation experience, including motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and case strategy.
- Experience handling disputes involving construction defects, contract claims, lien issues, and/or related commercial litigation.
- Strong legal writing, deposition, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload with a high degree of ownership, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
- Experience practicing in Texas state court; trial experience in Texas is strongly valued.
Preferred
- 3+ years of experience with insurance-related construction disputes, risk-transfer issues, additional insured issues, indemnity disputes, or first-party property matters.
- Experience taking or defending expert and corporate representative depositions.
- Meaningful mediation, hearing, and trial experience.
- Background working in construction, commercial, or coverage-focused practice.
- Familiarity with technology-driven litigation workflows and case management systems.
- Familiarity and comfort responsibly using AI Systems.
- Experience with Clio case management products.
- Experience billing clients.
Responsibilities - Insurance & Construction Litigation Attorney
- Manage construction litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through settlement, trial, or other resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation papers.
- Develop and execute case strategy in collaboration with firm leadership and litigation support staff.
- Take and defend depositions, including expert and corporate representative depositions.
- Handle mediations, hearings, court appearances, and trial preparation.
- Analyze contracts, project documents, insurance materials, and damages evidence relevant to construction disputes.
- Work closely with experts, clients, and internal team members to move cases forward efficiently and effectively.
- Use firm systems and technology to improve case management, organization, and litigation execution.
- Maintain minimum billable hour productivity standards at 32.5 case hours per week.
- Willing to develop their own book of business and to be open to learning what is necessary to do so.
- Lead and oversee paralegals and staff
Benefits & Perks
- Base compensation in the range of $135,000 - $180,000, depending on experience.
- Profit-sharing. Bonuses.
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Hybrid flexibility grounded in autonomy and accountability.
- First-chair litigation opportunities.
- Collaborative, transparent firm culture built on consistency and trust.
- Flexible CLE and bar dues.
About McLaurin Law, PLLC
McLaurin Law, PLLC is a Houston-based litigation firm focused on complex construction and insurance matters. The firm is built for attorneys who want sophisticated work, professional autonomy, and long-term upside without the traditional Big Law model. We value precision, ownership, consistency, and clear communication, and we aim to build a sustainable practice around where litigation is headed - not outdated models. We are building a firm and training lawyers and employees that will thrive in an AI-driven future.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you tried cases in Texas?
- Are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77056