Litigation Attorney - Temporary Remote

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation (Construction & Real Estate)

A premier law firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Texas-licensed Associate Attorney with 3 to 6 years of civil litigation experience . This position is tailored for a driven litigator seeking hands-on case ownership, direct client engagement, exposure to high-value construction and real estate disputes, and structured mentorship. We believe combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility supports fast skill development, active case strategy, and proper work-life balance. We place a high premium on work-life planning, open communication, and personal boundaries while remaining dedicated to meeting trial, hearing, and client demands when necessary.

Work directly alongside partners, paralegals, and clients on complex civil litigation and transactional matters.

Participate across all stages of litigation: case intake and evaluation, strategy design, written discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trial prep, and final resolution.

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, court orders, settlement agreements, liens, bond documents, deeds, and client correspondence.

Conduct precise legal research and prepare actionable, written recommendations.

Manage competing court deadlines, maintain structured case files, and take full ownership of assigned files.

JD from an accredited law school; 3-6 years of dedicated civil litigation experience.

• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated track record drafting litigation documents and managing court deadlines under pressure.
• Direct exposure to construction law, real estate disputes, commercial litigation, lien/bond claims, or business contracts.

Transactional drafting skills involving deeds, real estate contracts, construction agreements, or corporate documents.

Experience delivering practical, business-minded legal counsel directly to business owners and individuals.

Sign On Bonus

• $145,000-$195,000 base salary, plus eligibility for performance bonuses.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan, paid leave, cell phone stipend, and dedicated continuing legal education (CLE) allowance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.