Senior Civil Litigation Attorney (7+ Yrs Exp & TX Licensed Required)

Traeger, Ricks & Little is a 10-attorney firm in New Braunfels focused on real property litigation, real property and land transactions, oil and gas, and estate planning. We're looking for an experienced trial lawyer to lead our litigation team, reporting directly to the managing partner, with path to partnership, bonuses, origination credit, and a flexible schedule.

*Job Overview*

Based in the beautiful city of New Braunfels, our firm seeks a highly experienced, motivated, and dynamic Senior Civil Litigation Attorney to assist with providing supervision and guidance to our team of civil litigation associates. This pivotal role requires a seasoned attorney with over seven (7) years of comprehensive civil litigation experience, including a valid license to practice law in Texas. The ideal candidate has extensive trial experience (including first-chair experience) who is capable of overseeing complex litigation and arbitrations, implementing effective litigation strategies, and providing guidance across our litigation section's core practice areas: real property disputes, construction litigation, and general business litigation. We represent homeowners, builders, and contractors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our firm's litigation section and to supervise and mentor junior attorneys. This role will report directly to the Firm's managing partner who Chairs our litigation section.

*Responsibilities*

* Supervise and manage all aspects of litigation and arbitration matters from inception through resolution.
* Negotiate, draft, and review complex legal documents including contracts, motions, pleadings, briefs, and settlement agreements with clarity and persuasive advocacy.
* Supervise a team of associate attorneys and support staff, providing mentorship on case management and procedural requirements.
* Develop and implement effective litigation strategies across real property, construction, and business disputes.
* Supervise associates in their research efforts.
* Represent the firm's clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations with professionalism and confidence.
* Competently handle all aspects of civil litigation and arbitration, including but not limited to written discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, trial work, and appeals.
* Collaborate with the firm's management to support business objectives.

*Experience*

* Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in civil litigation and arbitration, ideally in real property disputes, construction litigation, and/or business litigation. Ten (10) years experience is preferred, but lesser tenure will be considered when paired with other qualities.
* Valid Texas law license is mandatory.
* Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
* Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and writing.
* Proven track record of managing complex litigation and arbitration cases from start to finish with successful outcomes.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Enthusiasm for mentoring junior attorneys
* Demonstrated leadership experience within a fast-paced legal environment.
* Experience using CLIO is preferred.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

Experience:
* civil litigation: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* Texas law license (Required)

Work Location: In person