[Hiring] Litigation Attorney - Construction & Creditors' Rights @Orion Placement

Role Description

Manage an independent caseload as lead counsel with partner guidance and increasing autonomy.

• Handle pre-litigation mechanic's lien claims, payment bond claims, demands, and related disputes.
• Take litigation matters from initial demand through discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediation, trial preparation, and post-judgment collection when necessary.
• Draft and argue motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment on applicable matters.
• Conduct legal research, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and develop practical strategies to resolve matters efficiently.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members.
• Analyze legal and factual issues, identify risks, and provide thoughtful recommendations.
• Deliver high-quality work while managing deadlines, priorities, and an active litigation caseload.
• Build trusted client relationships by providing responsive, practical, business-focused legal guidance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of meaningful litigation experience.
• Commercial litigation, construction litigation, creditors' rights, lien claims, payment bond claims, or related business litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, judgment, and follow-through.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial legal environment.

Requirements

• An active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• At least 1+ year of meaningful litigation experience.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and discretionary profit sharing
• HSA option
• Paid holidays
• Bar and CLE support