Job Details

Midsize Law Firm seeking a Litigation Attorney (Eminent Domain, Land Use, & Commercial Litigation) to join their practice in Houston

Details & Benefits:

• Practice Area Focus: Eminent Domain, Land Use, & Commercial Litigation
• Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 base salary plus bonuses
• Billable Hour Requirement: 1900 annually
• Firm places a high value on providing strong benefits for their employees!!
• Healthcare, Vision, & Dental covered 100% for employees
• 3-4 weeks PTO (Vacation & Sick) but generally flexible
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• 401k with 5% employer contribution
• Clearly defined Partnership track (7 page document that Associates will be given when they start)
• Paid parking
• Support staff and Associates held at a very high regard, not seen as less than
• Collaborative, rapidly-growing, high-energy, and fun culture

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, specifically in eminent domain, energy/land‑use litigation, and commercial litigation.
• Experience representing condemners (e.g., utilities, pipeline companies, common carriers) throughout all phases of the condemnation process.
• Ability to manage matters from survey access and initial offers through special commissioners' hearings and judicial proceedings involving right‑to‑take and damages issues.
• Strong background handling complex, multi‑party, and multi‑district litigation.
• Demonstrated capability to develop and execute sophisticated litigation strategies independently.
• Experience working with clients in the energy sector, including gas utilities, pipeline companies, and electrical utilities.
• Ability to navigate both temporary and permanent easement acquisitions for transmission and lateral lines.
• Strong courtroom skills and comfort managing cases from early investigation through trial.
• Licensed and in good standing with Texas State Bar
• Strong academic credentials and job tenure