Litigation and Oral Advocacy Counsel
About the role
Bush & Bush Law Group is a fast-growing litigation firm dedicated to providing strategic, results-driven legal representation to businesses and individuals. Our firm handles complex litigation matters with a strong focus on client advocacy, professionalism, and effective dispute resolution. We foster a collaborative environment where attorneys are empowered to take ownership of their cases, contribute strategically, and grow professionally.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled litigation attorney to work directly with firm leadership on significant litigation matters involving complex motion practice, declaratory judgment actions, professional liability-related disputes, business torts, property damage litigation, and evolving issues in Texas civil litigation. This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys difficult legal problems, persuasive writing, courtroom advocacy, and developing sophisticated litigation strategies in cases that require precision, initiative, and strong analytical thinking. The position is dynamic and will involve day-to-day litigation, writing projects on novel issues, in-court time for oral hearings, depositions, trials, mediations, and potentially oral argument at the state appellate level. Thus, the right candidate will be versatile.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Litigation & Motion Practice: Draft, analyze, and argue complex motions and legal briefing in state and federal courts, including: Traditional and no-evidence motions for summary judgment Motions to dismiss and jurisdictional challenges Discovery-related motions and sanctions issues Evidentiary and expert-related motions Declaratory judgment actions Motions involving statutory interpretation and novel legal issues Post-judgment motions and appellate preservation matters Responses, replies, and strategic briefing on contested procedural issues
Complex Litigation Matters: Assist in the defense and prosecution of sophisticated civil litigation matters involving: Business and commercial disputes Professional liability-related claims Declaratory judgment actions Business torts Contract disputes Property damage litigation Litigation involving complex statutory and procedural issues Analyze claims, defenses, procedural posture, and litigation exposure to develop effective case strategy throughout all phases of litigation. Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, discovery, and appellate-related briefing with a high degree of precision and attention to detail. Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances as necessary.
Appellate Advocacy & Legal Strategy: Draft and assist with appellate briefing in Texas state courts, including interlocutory appeals, mandamus proceedings, and post-judgment matters where applicable. Contribute meaningfully to litigation strategy, legal theory development, and high-level case decision-making. Evaluate legal issues with an appellate mindset, including preservation of error, standards of review, procedural posture, and strategic briefing considerations. Strong oral advocacy skills are essential. The ideal candidate should be comfortable presenting arguments in court, responding to difficult questions from judges, and handling substantive hearings involving complex legal and procedural issues.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active Texas Bar license required
3+ years of experience in complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, law and motions, or appellate practice
At least one jury trial as first chair
Exceptional legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills
Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation abilities
Ability to independently manage complex briefing and motion practice
Experience handling dispositive motions and significant hearings
Strong understanding of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, and Texas appellate practice
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, court-ready work product
Intellectual curiosity and ability to work through novel legal issues
Ability to manage multiple sophisticated litigation matters simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
Judicial clerkship experience
Moot court or mock trial experience
Law review experience
Appellate advocacy experience
Experience handling high-level motion practice or complex briefing