Texas Municipal Litigation Partner

*This position is fully remote, although residency in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is required.
Wyatt Hamilton Findlay (“WHF”) – a Texas-based law firm serving municipalities and local governments across the state – is seeking a seasoned trial lawyer to join as a Partner in a leadership role within our Municipal Litigation Practice. This is a senior role for a litigator with 10+ years of experience who wants to run a docket, try cases, and help build a growing public-sector practice. Our litigation practice centers on defending Texas cities and other governmental entities in state and federal court with occasional plaintiff-side work for our municipal clients. Candidates with significant governmental defense or insurance defense backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What sets WHF apart as an employer of choice?
Our attorneys work remotely while living in the DFW area and have represented more than 50+ public entities statewide, building developing deep, practical experience in nearly every area of municipal law. At WHF, you’ll have the autonomy to shape a practice within a tight-knit, collaborative team that values professional growth and meaningfully emphasizes and accommodates work-life balance while making a difference for the communities we serve.
Role & Responsibilities:
In this leadership role within WHF’s litigation practice, you will:
Provide leadership within WHF’s litigation practice, including case strategy, staffing, and the quality of work product across the firm’s litigation docket.
Handle a docket of governmental defense matters from intake through trial and appeal, including Texas Tort Claims Act claims, governmental immunity, Section 1983 civil rights and qualified immunity defenses, employment claims, and contract and construction disputes.
Handle occasional plaintiff-side work for municipal clients, including contract, zoning, code enforcement, and occasional eminent domain matters
Try cases in Texas state and federal courts, and argue dispositive motions, pleas to the jurisdiction, and interlocutory appeals.
Serve as a primary point of contact for claims professionals and city officials, including early case evaluations, litigation budgets, and status reporting.
Supervise, mentor, and review the work of associates and paralegals.
Help grow the practice by building relationships with current and prospective municipal and public-entity clients.
Contribute to practice management, including attorney hiring, workflows, and compliance with client litigation guidelines.
Meet a minimum monthly billable hour requirement of 140 hours.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
10+ years of civil litigation experience, with substantial experience defending cities, counties, school districts, or other governmental entities, or in insurance defense.
First-chair trial experience in Texas state and/or federal court.
Deep working knowledge of governmental immunity, the Texas Tort Claims Act, Section 1983 litigation, and qualified immunity.
Experience working with risk-pool insurers and public-entity clients on case evaluations, budgets, reporting, and litigation guidelines.
Demonstrated ability and desire to supervise, mentor, and develop associates and staff.
Board Certification in Civil Trial Law or Civil Appellate Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization) is a plus.
Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and judgment, including presenting to city councils and government officials.
Capacity to thrive in a remote-first environment while meeting a minimum monthly billable hour requirement of 140 hours, and responsiveness to client needs, including occasional evening meetings.
Compensation & Benefits:
Partner title (non-equity) and a leadership role in the firm’s litigation practice.
Base salary depending on experience, plus an uncapped, semiannual bonus based on quantitative and qualitative factors.
Employer contribution to health insurance.
Dental, vision, and disability insurance options.
401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
Remote work environment with flexible scheduling.
Professional development and continuing legal education support.
Supportive, close and collaborative team of experienced municipal attorneys.
Featured Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
Disability Insurance

Work arrangement
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