Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established and respected civil litigation defense team handling complex construction disputes.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys who value collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with two work-from-home days each week.
• Gain meaningful courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and ownership of challenging cases.
• Receive performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k).
• Build a rewarding long-term career with opportunities for advancement and a potential path to partnership.

Location

Dallas, TX — Hybrid. Enjoy three days collaborating with our team in our Dallas office and two days working remotely each week. We offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the support and connection of an experienced legal team.

Note

Candidates must hold an active Texas Bar license and have 1+ years of relevant defense litigation experience, including meaningful exposure to construction-related disputes.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established Texas civil litigation defense firm known for handling sophisticated legal matters and delivering exceptional client service. Our collaborative team provides attorneys with the resources, mentorship, and independence to excel. We believe in developing talented professionals and creating opportunities for long-term career success.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Construction Litigation Associate Attorney to join our Dallas team and work on complex construction litigation and construction defect defense matters.

• Represent contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, property owners, and insurers in construction-related disputes.
• Investigate construction defect claims, review contracts and project records, and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Manage discovery, draft pleadings, prepare motions, and conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and collaborate with expert witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients and take increasing responsibility for case strategy and management.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of relevant civil litigation defense experience, including construction litigation exposure.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and substantive motion practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively within a collaborative team.
• Construction defect defense and expert witness experience are highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer more than just interesting legal work. You'll become part of a supportive team that encourages professional development, recognizes individual contributions, and gives attorneys the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

With hybrid flexibility, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, hands-on mentorship, and a potential path to partnership, this is an excellent place to build your future.

Ready for your next career opportunity? Apply today and grow with us!

JPC-2788

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: TX bar license. 1+ years of construction litigation or construction defect defense experience.

• Required Years as Associate: 2-5
• If remote: N/A. Hybrid only, 3 days on-site in Dallas, TX.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 1–3 years: $125K–$135K; 
• 4–5 years: $135K–$150K;
• 6+ years: $150K–$165K. 

Submission Email: Valerie - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Dallas civil litigation defense firm handling construction litigation and construction defect disputes. Associate handles discovery, depositions, motions, expert witnesses, and trial preparation. Requires 2+ years relevant defense litigation experience, TX Bar, and Dallas hybrid attendance; $125K–$165K plus bonus.

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