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Construction Litigation Associate (3-8 Years), Austin / Dallas / Houston in Austin

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A nationally recognized construction law firm is hiring an associate with 3-8 years of experience in its Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices. This role suits a strong commercial litigator committed to building a long-term career in construction law.

Responsibilities
- Litigate and arbitrate construction disputes for contractors, owners, and sureties
- Analyze contracts and delay, defect, and payment claims
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Handle depositions, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
- Work with experts on strategy
- Prepare matters for trial

Requirements
- 3-8 years of strong commercial litigation experience
- Construction exposure preferred, but not required for candidates with a genuine interest in construction law
- Career commitment to construction law
- Texas bar in good standing
- Strong writing and analytical skills

Compensation and benefits
- Top-market competitive compensation, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits

Work arrangement
Full-time, in office in Austin, Dallas, or Houston.

This is one of the most highly regarded construction law practices in the country, with attorneys recognized among Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, where associates work alongside seasoned trial lawyers on high-value matters and build deep, lasting expertise in construction law.

An Equal Opportunity Employment.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you are qualified and interested in applying for this position, either via phone/text (605) 610-1227, or email nina.shock@gogpac.com.

Apply: Submit your resume in confidence, quoting reference CONST-TX-001.

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. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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