Civil Litigation Attorney for Rural Landowners

Location: Dripping Springs, TX (relocation assistance not available)

About the Role

At Braun & Gresham, we combine the traditional values of integrity, honesty, and hard work with innovative legal strategies. Our goal is to protect what matters most to our clients, their land and their legacy.

We are seeking a civil litigation attorney with 1–3 years of experience who is passionate about advocating for rural landowners. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney looking to build a meaningful civil litigation practice with real ownership over their cases early on. The successful candidate will develop and apply strong litigation skills to protect property rights and advance the interests of landowners throughout Texas. This role offers hands-on mentorship and the chance to grow quickly, while requiring initiative, sound legal judgment, and a genuine commitment to seeing cases through from strategy to resolution.

What You'll Do

• Represent rural landowners in litigation matters across Texas
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Manage case strategy and court appearances
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas
• Communicate effectively and responsively with clients and internal staff

Who You Are

• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience, including active courtroom experience (hearings, trials, or contested proceedings)
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Comfortable appearing in court, with close mentorship and support from senior attorneys
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong research, drafting, and negotiation abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters effectively
• Team-oriented mindset with a client-focused approach
• Genuine interest in serving and protecting rural landowners

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Commission-based compensation structure, with firm-paid overhead
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Professional development opportunities, including CLE support
• Collaborative, mentorship-driven culture with senior attorneys
• Meaningful work protecting Texas land and landowners

Inclusion and Belonging

Braun & Gresham values the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities each team member brings, and is committed to an equal-opportunity, inclusive hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll work with you to meet your needs.

No agencies or recruiters, please.