Strategic Litigation Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

About Bush & Bush Law Group

Bush & Bush Law Group is a fast-growing litigation firm dedicated to providing strategic, results-driven legal representation to businesses and individuals. Our firm handles complex litigation matters with a strong focus on client advocacy, professionalism, and effective dispute resolution. We foster a collaborative environment where attorneys are empowered to take ownership of their cases, contribute strategically, and grow professionally.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled litigation attorney to work directly with firm leadership on significant litigation matters involving complex motion practice, declaratory judgment actions, professional liability-related disputes, business torts, property damage litigation, and evolving issues in Texas civil litigation.

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys difficult legal problems, persuasive writing, courtroom advocacy, and developing sophisticated litigation strategies in cases that require precision, initiative, and strong analytical thinking. The position is dynamic and will involve day to day litigation, writing projects on novel issues, in-court time for oral hearings, depositions, trials, mediations, and potentially oral argument at the state appellate level. Thus, the right candidate will be versatile.

The attorney in this role will work closely with senior litigation counsel on substantial litigation matters from inception through appeal. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, confident oral advocate, and strategic thinker capable of independently handling complex briefing, significant motion practice, evidentiary analysis, and appellate-related issues.

The role is best suited for an attorney who values intellectual rigor, enjoys developing nuanced legal arguments, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where strategic thinking and attention to detail are critical.

This position offers a hybrid schedule of in-office and work from home days. Candidates must be licensed in Texas. Federal court admissions are a plus.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Litigation & Motion Practice

Draft, analyze, and argue complex motions and legal briefing in state and federal courts, including:

• Traditional and no-evidence motions for summary judgment
• Motions to dismiss and jurisdictional challenges
• Discovery-related motions and sanctions issues
• Evidentiary and expert-related motions
• Declaratory judgment actions
• Motions involving statutory interpretation and novel legal issues
• Post-judgment motions and appellate preservation matters
• Responses, replies, and strategic briefing on contested procedural issues

Conduct in-depth legal research involving unsettled or developing areas of Texas law and prepare persuasive briefing supported by strong statutory analysis, procedural strategy, and case law development.

Develop litigation strategies involving procedural, evidentiary, and appellate considerations from the earliest stages of litigation.

Represent the firm at trial and work closely with trial teams to preserve error, analyze jury charge issues, evaluate appellate risk, and position cases strategically for appeal when necessary.

Prepare for and present oral arguments at hearings involving dispositive motions, procedural disputes, evidentiary issues, and other significant contested matters.

Complex Litigation Matters

Assist in the defense and prosecution of sophisticated civil litigation matters involving:

• Business and commercial disputes
• Professional liability-related claims
• Declaratory judgment actions
• Business torts
• Contract disputes
• Property damage litigation
• Litigation involving complex statutory and procedural issues

Analyze claims, defenses, procedural posture, and litigation exposure to develop effective case strategy throughout all phases of litigation.

Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, discovery, and appellate-related briefing with a high degree of precision and attention to detail.

Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances as necessary.

Appellate Advocacy & Legal Strategy

Draft and assist with appellate briefing in Texas state courts, including interlocutory appeals, mandamus proceedings, and post-judgment matters where applicable. Appellate drafting or oral argument experience is a plus, but not required.

Contribute meaningfully to litigation strategy, legal theory development, and high-level case decision-making.

Evaluate legal issues with an appellate mindset, including preservation of error, standards of review, procedural posture, and strategic briefing considerations.

Strong oral advocacy skills are essential. The ideal candidate should be comfortable presenting arguments in court, responding to difficult questions from judges, and handling substantive hearings involving complex legal and procedural issues.

Qualifications

· Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

· Active Texas Bar license required

· 3+ years of experience in complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, law and motions, or appellate practice

· At least one jury trial as first chair

· Exceptional legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills

· Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation abilities

· Ability to independently manage complex briefing and motion practice

· Experience handling dispositive motions and significant hearings

· Strong understanding of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, and Texas appellate practice

· Ability to analyze nuanced procedural and strategic litigation issues

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, court-ready work product

· Intellectual curiosity and ability to work through novel legal issues

· Ability to manage multiple sophisticated litigation matters simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

· Judicial clerkship experience

· Moot court or mock trial experience

· Law review experience

· Appellate advocacy experience

· Experience handling high-level motion practice or complex briefing

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Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with firm leadership
• Significant substantive responsibility and courtroom exposure
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and intellectually engaging work environment