Lead Water Attorney

Job description

Allensworth, a busy and growing construction law firm with a complex water infrastructure practice seeking a full-time Lead Water Attorney.

Summary of Responsibilities

The lead attorney is responsible for managing a docket of water-related matters. The work may involve surface water rights and water quality permitting, permitting relating to the production and use of groundwater, water- and sewer-service CCN matters and territorial disputes, and strategic water development planning. The docket also includes transactional matters involving negotiating and drafting water supply agreements and water rights purchase and sale agreements.

Working closely with the attorney-in-charge of each case, the lead attorney is accountable for communicating with clients, and managing the execution of legal strategy, including delegating assignments to supporting associates and paralegals. Strong academic credentials, research, writing, and communication skills, ability to work well with others in a team environment, and high-motor work ethic are essential.

The broad, multifaceted nature of the firm and its client base offers the opportunity for accelerated responsibility, mentorship, and career development.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Strong academic credentials, excellent legal research, and persuasive / analytical writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and client-facing
• Strong leadership and case management skills with a proven ability to manage matters, craft strategy proactively, and implement resources in all phases of disputes
• Comfortable working both autonomously and in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a variety of constituencies, including clients, partners, associates, legal assistants, and administrative staff
• Attention to detail and polished, professional, and friendly demeanor
• Willingness to serve in first-chair capacity on client interaction, motion practice, hearings, presentations, and coordination of case-level strategy for cases
• Experienced in Texas administrative practice and procedure—particularly with TCEQ, State Office of Administrative Hearings, and PUC procedures
• Highly motivated, capable, and eager to become an indispensable part of the team and solve problems—both for clients and for the firm

Requirements

Compensation / Benefits :

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, health, dental, 401K, paid vacation / sick leave, parking stipend, downtown Austin office space with Class A amenities, including gym access.

To apply : Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@allensworthlaw.com, cc’ing Jennifer Randleman jrandleman@allensworthlaw.com.

About the Firm

Allensworth is a unique place to work. We designed it that way. Our firm combines excellence in construction law with a serious, ongoing commitment to collegiality, teamwork, and authenticity. We hire real people who love what they do and who enjoy being part of a close-knit, positive team that’s dedicated to serving our clients.

Allensworth focuses on serving the construction industry. For 29 years, the firm has handled complex construction matters throughout all phases of a construction project, from the first notice of a claim to the last appeal, for clients in virtually every sector of the commercial construction industry. In 2023, the firm expanded our water law practice group to meet the evolving needs of our clients and address their water-related legal concerns. Combining our experience in both construction and water law allows us to provide clients with comprehensive insight, education, and strategies to minimize risk, accomplish business objectives, and resolve disputes.

For more information on what it’s like to work with us, visit allensworthlaw.com / careers.

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