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.
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: Conduct in-depth legal research involving unsettled or developing areas of Texas law and prepare persuasive briefing supported by strong statutory analysis, procedural strategy, and case law development; develop litigation strategies involving procedural, evidentiary, and appellate considerations from the earliest stages of litigation; represent the firm at trial and work closely with trial teams to preserve error, analyze jury charge issues, evaluate appellate risk, and position cases strategically for appeal when necessary; prepare for and present oral arguments at hearings involving dispositive motions, procedural disputes, evidentiary issues, and other significant contested matters.
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.
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package
Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters
Direct mentorship and collaboration with firm leadership
Significant substantive responsibility and courtroom exposure
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Collaborative and intellectually engaging work environment