Litigation Attorney – Land Use & Commercial Matters

Elevate Search LLC
Houston, TX

A well-established, multi-state law firm is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join its Houston office. This role focuses on complex property-related disputes, land use matters, and commercial litigation, with significant exposure to infrastructure and energy-related projects.


Qualified candidates will have at least seven (7) years of litigation experience, including substantial work involving property rights, land acquisition, and related disputes. The practice includes representing clients involved in large-scale infrastructure development, including utilities and other entities requiring access to private property for construction and expansion projects.


The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing matters from pre-suit strategy through final resolution and will have experience handling all stages of property acquisition disputes, including early access issues, valuation disputes, administrative proceedings, and trial-level litigation involving both entitlement and damages.


Qualifications:


  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in litigation, with a focus on property-related disputes, land use, and commercial matters
  • Experience handling matters involving acquisition of property rights for infrastructure or development projects
  • Strong background in complex litigation, including multi-party and multi-jurisdictional matters
  • Ability to independently manage cases and develop litigation strategy from inception through resolution
  • Excellent written and oral advocacy skills


Position Structure & Compensation


This opportunity may be tailored to align with the candidate’s experience level and career goals, with potential tracks including advancement-oriented roles, counsel-level positions, or reduced-hour arrangements.


Candidates should be prepared to provide academic transcripts and a writing sample as part of the application process.


For attorneys on a full-time advancement track, the role includes a competitive annual billable expectation consistent with peer firms in the market.


Compensation is determined based on class year, overall experience, and relevant skill set. The firm offers a performance-based bonus structure tied to individual productivity and contributions, as well as additional incentives for business development and client origination.

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