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Job ID#: 42674
A fast-growing Texas commercial property tax litigation practice is adding a third attorney due to increased caseload. This is a high-impact litigation role with immediate responsibility, frequent court appearances, and the opportunity to work closely with seasoned trial lawyers in a specialized, analytically rigorous practice.
You’ll represent commercial property owners in valuation and appraisal disputes across Texas—handling matters from early case strategy through settlement, hearings, and trial preparation.
Why this role
- High-volume, sophisticated litigation: The team recently filed ~260 new lawsuits across multiple Texas counties (cases are in varying stages; not all set for trial at once).
- Real courtroom reps: Expect regular hearings, depositions, and mediations, plus ~3–5 trials per year (most matters resolve before trial).
- No billable requirement: Focus on excellent work and outcomes—not chasing hours.
- Support + autonomy: Attorneys collaborate across the full docket, with meaningful ownership of cases and motion practice.
- Lifestyle-minded culture: Flexible day-to-day schedule (not a strict 8–5), with the expectation that you’ll ramp up when trial demands it (including occasional Saturdays).
What you’ll do
- Manage a substantial docket of commercial property tax litigation matters.
- Draft, file, and argue substantive and procedural motions (including discovery and evidentiary issues).
- Prepare for and handle contested hearings and mediations.
- Take and defend fact and expert depositions (including corporate representative depositions).
- Work closely with appraisal/valuation professionals and tax consultants on case development.
- Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial.
- Negotiate with opposing counsel and appraisal districts; drive matters toward efficient resolution.
- Assist with trial prep and serve as first- or second-chair depending on experience.
Required
- Active Texas law license (good standing).
- Heavy litigation experience (courtroom presence, motion writing, and meaningful case responsibility).
- Comfort handling expert-related litigation tasks (including expert depositions)—this is not an entry-level training role.
Ideal background
- Commercial real estate litigation, business/commercial litigation, construction litigation, eminent domain/condemnation, or other expert-intensive civil litigation.
- Property tax litigation experience is helpful, but not required.
