Contract Attorney - Litigation

About This Role

This contract attorney position supports a national law firm's growing litigation practice, focusing on defense litigation matters. The role is well-suited for an experienced litigator who can work independently, manage a fast-paced caseload, and provide responsive legal support on active matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle assigned aspects of defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research, factual investigation, discovery, motion practice, and case analysis
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Attend state and federal court proceedings and other client-related meetings in Texas as needed
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, claims professionals, and clients
• Manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Provide timely and high-quality work product with minimal supervision
• Assist with matters involving hotels, managed properties, premises liability, general liability, commercial disputes, and insurance-related claims

Requirements

• 5+ years of defense litigation experience preferred
• Experience in hospitality, hotels or managed properties, premises liability, general liability, business/commercial litigation, insurance defense, or a related practice area
• Texas bar admission required
• Trial and arbitration experiences are strongly preferred
• Experience appearing in both Texas state and federal courts
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet demanding deadlines
• Strong judgment, professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail
• Ability to attend meetings, hearings, depositions, and court appearances in Texas as required

Important Details

• Contract: as-needed or matter-specific basis

About the Company

Kaufman Dolowich is a full-service national law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and more than 25 practice areas.