Sanderford & Carroll, PC is a boutique construction law firm, with offices in Belton and San Antonio. We are looking to hire a lateral attorney with 1-5 years of commercial litigation experience for our Belton office. We offer high-end, complex, commercial litigation cases and a firm that understands work/life balance. Our attorneys try cases in state and federal district courts, state and federal administrative courts, and in arbitration. We are a full-service construction law firm with a heavy focus on litigation and we primarily represent subcontractors and heavy civil contractors. The majority of our partners are board certified in construction law and we are committed to the success of everyone in the firm.
Candidates must be licensed to practice in Texas. Candidates with at least two years of complex commercial litigation experience are highly preferred. The ideal candidates should have experience managing commercial litigation, which includes taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings and discovery, reviewing and organizing document production, mediating, and all other aspects of litigation. First chair or second chair trial experience is not required but is preferred. Construction litigation experience is not required but is preferred. Candidates must be living in the Belton-Temple area or willing to relocate.
Responsibilities for the position include the following:
· Evaluating, managing and resolving claims/lawsuits
· Directly interacting with clients and opposing counsel
· Drafting formal claims for compensation on public procurement projects
· Managing litigation files including taking and defending depositions; drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; and conducting mediations
· Conducting trials and arbitrations (as first and second chair attorney)
· Preparing and negotiating construction contracts
· Preparing mechanic’s lien and payment bond claims
Salary: $100,000-$140,000 depending on experience
The Firm provides full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401K matching, free parking, professional expenses (including CLE and bar dues-both local and state), vacation/sick/PTO.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
• Belton, TX 76513 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Belton, TX 76513: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Location: Belton, TX
Posted: Nov. 13, 2024, 11:37 p.m.
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