Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney - Energy & High-Stakes

Commercial Litigation Attorney $150000 - $280000 per year | Austin, TX | On-Site | Permanent A bit about us: Join a powerhouse Texas firm that’s been at the forefront of energy and commercial law for more than 30 years. With 2 offices in Texas, this Chambers‑ranked team is the go‑to choice for high‑stakes litigation, appeals, and regulatory counsel in the energy industry and beyond. Clients range from energy leaders to companies in real estate, banking, financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare. Why join us? Medical/Dental/Vision

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401k with match

LTD; ADD

Short term disability Life insurance PTO Job Details We are currently seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and experienced Litigation Attorney to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced legal environment, where you will be responsible for managing complex litigation cases, developing litigation strategies, and representing clients in court. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in litigation, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of legal procedures. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience. Responsibilities Manage all phases of litigation from investigation, pleadings, and discovery to pre‑trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. Develop and implement complex litigation strategies to achieve optimal results for clients. Represent clients in court, hearings, trials, and arbitration. Conduct research, prepare legal documents, and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and appeals. Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach to case management. Advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, ensuring they understand the possible outcomes of their cases. Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may affect clients and their cases. Maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards. Qualifications Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney. Must be licensed to practice law in the state. Proven experience with hearing and trial preparation, motion practice. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal arguments clearly and persuasively. Exceptional negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple cases and projects, with a strong attention to detail. High level of professionalism and ethical standards. Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Australia-Employment