Jobs in Bellaire, TX

Senior Litigation Associate — Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Compensation: $200K+ DOE, tied directly to bill rate + hours billed, with a high‐upside bonus at only 1600 hours.

A reputable Houston business‐focused firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate (10+ years) who can independently manage complex commercial matters and immediately support active client needs.

Role Highlights

• Run your own docket: strategy, client communication, discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial prep.
• Broad commercial litigation work including business disputes, contract matters, partner/shareholder issues, real estate‐related disputes, and employment issues.
• Join a collaborative, business‐minded environment known for practical, cost‐effective solutions and strong client relationships.

Why This Stands Out

• Low 1600 billable requirement with a generous bonus structure.
• Hybrid flexibility + senior‐level autonomy.
• Team includes litigators recognized in respected legal rankings, including a Chambers‐ranked commercial litigation practice in Houston.
• Emphasis on efficient dispute resolution and creative problem‐solving.

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Trial experience strongly preferred
• Ability to step immediately into ongoing matters
• Strong client‐facing communication and judgment

If interested apply to this role or reach out directly ( ) to schedule a confidential call.

Unique Litigation Associate opportunity with a well-rounded, down-to-earth, AmLaw firm and great Managing Partner mentorship. Our client is looking to add 2 Associates with anywhere from 2-7 years of experience to touch on a wide-variety of matters to include, but not limited to: insurance defense, general liability, complex commercial, product liability, etc. Great opportunity to get your foot in the door and learn additional areas of law! This is a defense firm with work/life balance and heavy bonus' throughout the year.

Additional:

• Must be barred in TX
• Excellent legal research, investigation, writing, and verbal skills are also required
• Previous experience preparing and responding to initial pleadings, motions to dismiss, demands, discovery, motions for summary judgment, and other trial-related court filings
• Deposition experience
• Courtroom experience

If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are passionate about elevating your litigation career, please send your resume. Great benefits, additional bonuses throughout the year increasing your total comp package, flexibility, training, and can come and go as you please.

Our search firm has been engaged by a respected Texas-based litigation firm to identify a mid-to-senior level associate for its Houston office. The firm has a long-standing reputation for handling complex construction and commercial disputes across the state and represents contractors, developers, owners, design professionals, and businesses in high-exposure matters.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a 5–7 year litigation attorney who has developed strong case management skills and is ready for greater responsibility. While experience in construction litigation is preferred, candidates with solid commercial litigation backgrounds who are interested in focusing on construction disputes are strongly encouraged to apply.

The firm offers substantive responsibility, meaningful client contact, and real courtroom experience. Associates are expected to take ownership of cases and play an active role in strategy, not just execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and construction litigation matters from pleadings through resolution
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle written discovery and manage case strategy
• Analyze contracts, project documentation, and complex factual records
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and trial preparation

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of commercial litigation experience
• Construction litigation experience preferred but not required
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Comfortable managing client communications and case workflow
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar

Why Consider This Role

• Established and respected litigation platform
• Strong pipeline of construction and commercial disputes
• Opportunity for increased autonomy and case ownership
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure
• Long-term growth within a stable Texas firm

I have a great client looking for a solid Oil And Gas Attorney

What You'll Do

As an Oil and Gas Title Attorney, you'll play a key role in supporting our clients across multiple energy-producing states. You'll apply your legal expertise to guide clients through complex mineral and leasehold issues, ensuring clarity, confidence, and compliance at every turn. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting Thorough Oil and Gas Title Examinations: Research historical property records, leases, contracts, and other instruments to determine ownership, establish clear chains of title, build ownership schedules, and identify title defects or encumbrances.
• Drafting, Reviewing, and Delivering Title Opinions: Draft, review, and issue title opinions that clearly outline ownership status and assess the viability of production operations under current legal frameworks.
• Providing Strategic Legal Counseling: Advise clients on transactional structures and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Evaluate risks, negotiate terms, and ensure legal alignment with all operational and environmental laws.
• Navigating Multi-Jurisdictional Challenges: Given our expansive geographic footprint, you will have opportunity to address jurisdiction-specific legal challenges and opportunities in Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. This includes staying current with legislative changes, regulatory updates, and emerging legal trends across your jurisdiction to provide proactive solutions to our clients.
• Collaborating with Industry Stakeholders: Work closely with landmen, division order analysts, geologists, and other professionals or landowners to ensure legal and operational goals align.
• Supporting Client Relations and Business Development: Help maintain and grow client relationships through excellent service and by participating in industry events, workshops, and seminars.

This role is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment where your legal expertise can directly impact the success and growth of our energy clients

Competitive Compensation: Along with opportunities for significant bonuses based on performance.

Work-Life Balance: Lower minimum billable hour requirements and a flexible, remote-friendly environment.

Comprehensive Benefits: Full health coverage, 401(k) match, paid CLE and bar dues, paid time off, professional development programs, and more.

Collaborative Culture: Join a tight-knit team of dynamic, experienced oil and gas attorneys. We prioritize development and mentorship and have cultivated a supportive, collaborative environment.

Rewarding, High-Impact Work: Join a team known for delivering exceptional legal solutions that earn the trust and respect of our clients. You'll have the satisfaction of making a tangible impact in the energy industry while producing work you can be proud of.

Flexible Engagement Models: Choose from full-time employee, of-counsel, or independent contractor roles based on your goals and circumstances.

Who We're Looking For

Experience: A minimum of 2-5 years of oil and gas title examination or related legal experience.

Expertise: Familiarity with oil and gas law in one or more of our core jurisdictions (CO, OK, NM, ND, TX, WY) strongly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills: Strong organizational, research, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development support

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

The annual salary for this position is between 120k-190k

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Job description:

About Us:

We are a dynamic corporate law firm committed to providing exceptional general counsel services. Our approach is centered around building genuine, close relationships with a select client base and promoting a healthy work-life balance. Unique to our firm is a culture that eschews billable hours in favor of proactive communication, internal and external engagement, and continuous professional development.

Role Overview:

We're seeking a Business Transactional Attorney particularly in areas of healthcare, real estate and/or mergers & acquisitions. This role involves collaborating with our team to manage various legal aspects of our clients' businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and advise on a range of legal documents and transactions.
• Handle matters related to mergers & acquisitions, securities, finance, real estate, employment, compliance, intellectual property, and other contracts.
• Collaborate closely with the managing attorney, benefiting from robust team support and senior attorney mentorship.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to execute tasks with diligence and organization.
• Commitment to high ethical standards, courtesy, and sincerity.
• Experience in healthcare transaction drafting and compliance preferred.

Join Us:

Be part of a team where your skills are valued, your professional growth is prioritized, and your work positively impacts our clients' success.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Real Estate Counsel

Location: Houston

Salary: $200,000 - $220,000 + bonus

Piper Maddox are supporting our client as they hire a Transactional Counsel based in Houston to play a central role in expanding their portfolio of land for energy assets across the US. As one of the nations leading land owners and capital providers, this platform are incredibly successful and marks a period of continued growth within the business.

As a Transactional Counsel you will lead on closing large land deals across the US. Supporting the various divisions within the business (finance, development, asset management etc.) you will have real impact on the platform. This role is perfect for an experience attorney with an deep understanding of real estate transactions and ideally development projects.

What you will do:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including real estate purchase and sale agreements, vendor and service contracts, NDAs, and licensing arrangements.
• Support due diligence efforts and corporate transactions, assisting with document review, issue identification, and transaction execution.
• Provide legal guidance to business development teams to ensure initiatives align with company policies, contractual standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on contract interpretation, corporate governance matters, and compliance obligations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, procurement) to streamline transaction processes and ensure timely execution.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a true industry leader as they continue to scale their platform. With over $1bl in capital deployed, and another $500mm raised recently, they are playing a key role in the clean energy push.

Litigation Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation) | Law Firm | Houston, TX | #2639673

Republican Jobs is leading the search for a Litigation Associate Attorney to join a Houston-based law firm handling political and civil litigation matters. This role offers hands-on experience in Texas state and federal courts, direct collaboration with a supervising partner, and exposure to constitutional and regulatory litigation.

Job Duties:

• Appear in Texas state and federal courts independently.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings.
• Handle civil and regulatory litigation matters from inception.
• Manage assigned cases while collaborating closely with supervising partner.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2–3+ years practical state and federal litigation experience.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar.
• Experience in civil, regulatory, political, or constitutional litigation matters.
• Strong litigation fundamentals, including discovery, motions, and court appearances.
• Professional demeanor, confidence, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Salary: $100,000 to $165,000 base salary plus performance bonuses.

This is a confidential opportunity managed by Republican Jobs. Learn more:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high‐performing litigation team and support sophisticated matters in a fast‐paced, client‐focused environment.

This role is ideal for a polished, proactive legal administrative professional who thrives on managing competing priorities, supporting multiple attorneys, and serving as a trusted right hand within a litigation practice.

Why This Role

• Work with a respected litigation and dispute resolution team
• High level of responsibility and visibility
• Collegial culture with professional growth opportunities
• Stable, well‐resourced firm with national reach

Benefits

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, PTO, and 401(k)

What You'll Do

As a key member of the litigation support team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple litigation attorneys and timekeepers
• Proactively manage complex calendars, prioritizing internal and external meeting requests
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics
• Schedule meetings, prepare conference rooms, and arrange meals
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and settlement materials
• E‐file court documents and ensure filings comply with jurisdictional rules
• Maintain and docket critical litigation deadlines, including hearings, mediations, trials, and discovery cutoffs
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications with discretion and professionalism
• Enter and submit daily attorney time entries accurately and timely
• Partner with Accounting to support billing accuracy, paperless proformas, expense reimbursements, and invoice preparation
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining strict confidentiality

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of experience as a litigation-focused legal administrative assistant (required)
• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department strongly preferred
• Exposure to multiple areas of law is a plus
• Some college preferred; legal studies or paralegal background a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to juggle competing deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

The Ideal Candidate

You're confident, organized, and calm under pressure. You anticipate needs before they arise, take pride in producing polished work, and enjoy being an integral part of a litigation team.

Hearing Representative - Special Education Claims

Background on the Project:

A prestigious government agency is addressing the backlog of special education claims in New York City to ensure timely and fair resolution of disputes between parents and the city regarding educational plans for children with special needs. Recent rulings have emphasized the need for faster resolution of these claims and improvements in special education services and payment processes. This initiative requires dedicated attorneys to join the team and play a critical role in managing a high volume of cases and driving claims through the administrative process.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking contract attorneys barred and in good standing in any state with 1+ years of litigation experience to Work Remotely on a 1 plus year assignment. As a Hearing Representative, you will represent our client throughout the entire special education claims process—from intake to resolution or settlement.

Pay Rates:

• 1 to 7 years of experience: $41.75/hour
• 7+ years of experience: $43.75/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 special education claims, ensuring timely and effective handling.
• Representation: Prepare for and/or litigate complex cases involving significant legal precedents, policy implications, or financial impact. Represent the agency in administrative hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Administrative Process: Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Settlement Negotiation: Work with parents, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney's fees.
• Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with special education specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with education laws.
• Research and Compliance: Analyze case law, gather evidence, and evaluate settlement demands. Provide guidance on compliance obligations to parents and students under hearing orders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bar Admission: Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Litigation Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of recent litigation experience (more preferred).
• Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Caseload Management: Proven ability to manage 100–200 cases concurrently.
• Timekeeping: Ability to log activities in 15-minute increments throughout the workday.
• Remote Work Skills: Dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and comfort with virtual tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to accommodate early morning hearings and work within Eastern Time Zone hours (7 AM–7 PM).
• Preferred Experience: Administrative Law, IEP/Special Education, Experience working for a government agency, Public Interest work, Settlement experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

We're excited to launch a new search on behalf of a firm in Houston whose practice includes Casualty & Mass Tort litigation.

Firm Overview

Our client believes in developing attorneys and throwing them into complex cases with blue chip clients. They've also got a stable of talented partners to help lead the way.

Role Overview

• Can you manage a caseload of civil litigation files from inception through trial?
• Can you draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests?
• Can you take and defend depositions?
• Can you represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings?

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience
• Casualty, product liability, construction, mass tort and maritime experience is a plus
• Juris Doctorate is REQUIRED
• Admitted to practice law in Texas

Compensation + Benefits

• Base Salary + Bonus
• IRA plan with company contribution
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance