Litigation and Oral Advocacy Counsel

Position Summary

Bush & Bush Law Group is 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.

Requirements

• 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.
    • 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.

  • Complex Litigation Matters:

    • 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.

• 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

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