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Litigation Attorney - Plaintiff's Employment Law No Billable Hours | Excellent Work-Life Balance | Performance Bonuses | High-Impact Litigation Lara & Luna is seeking an exceptional litigation ...

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ABOUT OPPORTUNITY UNDER LAW OUL brings community-based impact litigation to eliminate barriers to opportunity. We represent individuals and communities confronting structural injustice and ...

This role drives litigation strategy and oversees outside counsel, balancing legal risk with ... Advise senior leadership on high-impact cases, providing strategic guidance and recommendations for ...

ABOUT OPPORTUNITY UNDER LAW OUL brings community-based impact litigation to eliminate barriers to opportunity. We represent individuals and communities confronting structural injustice and ...

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TheRacial Justice Programleads impact litigation and policy advocacy that directly support the people and movements fighting for an end to police brutality and violent police practices ...

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How much do impact litigation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for impact litigation in the United States is $75,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in impact litigation, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in impact litigation often face challenges such as lengthy case timelines, complex legal research, and balancing large caseloads with limited resources. Cases may require coordination with multiple stakeholders, including clients, advocacy groups, and expert witnesses, which can add layers of complexity. To manage these challenges, impact litigators typically rely on strong organizational skills, clear communication, and teamwork within specialized legal teams. Regular collaboration and strategic planning help ensure cases are handled efficiently and effectively.

What is impact litigation?

Impact litigation refers to legal cases brought with the goal of creating significant changes in society, often by setting legal precedents or influencing public policy. Unlike traditional lawsuits that focus on resolving individual disputes, impact litigation aims to address broader systemic issues such as civil rights, environmental protection, or social justice. Lawyers and organizations involved in impact litigation carefully select cases that have the potential to benefit large groups of people or drive legal reform. This approach often involves strategic planning, coalition-building, and public advocacy in addition to courtroom work.

What is the difference between Impact Litigation vs Public Interest Litigation?

AspectImpact LitigationPublic Interest Litigation
FocusLegal cases aiming for broad societal change, often involving constitutional or policy issuesLegal actions addressing social, environmental, or community issues affecting the public
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, NGOs, or government agencies specializing in strategic litigationNonprofits, advocacy groups, or government agencies
CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, experience in litigationLaw degree, bar admission, often with a focus on social justice or policy

Impact Litigation and Public Interest Litigation both involve legal work aimed at societal betterment. Impact Litigation typically targets broad policy or constitutional issues through strategic cases, often in law firms or NGOs. Public Interest Litigation focuses on specific social or environmental issues affecting communities, usually within nonprofit or advocacy settings. While both require legal credentials, Impact Litigation emphasizes strategic case selection for societal impact, whereas Public Interest Litigation centers on community or environmental concerns.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Impact Litigation, and why are they important?

To thrive in Impact Litigation, you need a strong legal background, typically a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, and expertise in constitutional or civil rights law. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and experience with case management systems are important technical tools. Exceptional written and oral advocacy, strategic thinking, and a passion for social justice are key soft skills that distinguish impactful litigators. These skills and qualities are crucial for successfully navigating complex cases, influencing legal precedents, and achieving meaningful change through the legal system.
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Infographic showing various Impact Litigation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% Internship, 22% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 8% Nights. Highlights an 75% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,731 per year, or $36.4 per hour.
Litigation Attorney (Remote - Texas)

Litigation Attorney (Remote - Texas)

BERTOLINO LLP

Dallas, TX • Remote

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$112K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Protect Careers. Litigate Meaningful Cases. Work Remotely.

Join one of Texas's leading boutique litigation firms representing physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, educators, real estate professionals, and other licensed professionals whose careers, reputations, and livelihoods are on the line.

We're seeking an experienced litigation attorney who is ready to independently manage high-stakes matters, build lasting client relationships, and play a meaningful role in our firm's continued growth.

Compensation & Benefits

We believe exceptional attorneys should be rewarded for exceptional performance.

Base Salary: $112,000 to $132,000, depending on experience.

Attorneys in this position have multiple opportunities to significantly increase their annual compensation through productivity, performance, and business development. Total annual compensation commonly ranges from $132,000 to $175,000+, depending on individual contributions and results.

Our compensation package includes:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Guaranteed and discretionary bonuses
  • Performance-based incentive compensation
  • Origination compensation for new client matters
  • Remote work stipend (subsumed in the base salary)

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Mental health days
  • CLE reimbursement
  • State Bar dues reimbursement

Why You'll Love This Position

This position is 100% remote anywhere within Texas. No relocation is required. Instead of spending your time commuting, you'll focus on high-impact litigation while enjoying the flexibility that comes with practicing remotely.

Unlike many litigation practices, every case you handle has a direct impact on a client's professional future. You'll represent professionals whose licenses, careers, and reputations depend on the quality of your advocacy. As part of our boutique litigation practice, you'll receive meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, substantial evidentiary hearing and courtroom experience, and opportunities to build long-term client relationships.

What You'll Do

You'll manage high-stakes litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution while working directly with clients and collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities include:

  • Represent licensed professionals before Texas licensing boards and regulatory agencies.
  • Handle investigations, disciplinary proceedings, contested cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), and related civil litigation.
  • Draft responses, pleadings, motions, discovery, legal briefs, and legal correspondence.
  • Participate in hearings, mediations, informal settlement conferences, negotiations, and litigation strategy sessions.
  • Advise clients throughout the litigation process.
  • Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced attorneys.

About Our Firm

Since 2003, BERTOLINO LLP has built a statewide reputation representing licensed professionals throughout Texas in high-stakes regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings, administrative litigation, and related civil litigation. Our mission is simple. We help professionals protect what they have worked so hard to build: their careers, livelihoods, and reputations. We represent physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, educators, real estate professionals, and many other licensed professionals when government investigations, disciplinary actions, or civil disputes threaten their ability to practice.

Our attorneys combine more than 75 years of litigation and administrative law experience with strategic advocacy, sound judgment, and exceptional client service. As a boutique litigation firm, we offer attorneys meaningful responsibility, direct client relationships, challenging and rewarding cases, and the opportunity to make a real difference in clients' professional lives. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture where attorneys are trusted, encouraged to grow professionally, and provided a clear path toward long-term success.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking experienced litigators who exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively with clients, and can independently manage a litigation caseload.

Qualifications include:

  • Current licensed Texas attorney in good standing.
  • Five or more years of litigation experience with demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation caseload and provide exceptional client service.
  • Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
  • Strong client communication and case management abilities.
  • Professionalism, initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to outstanding client service.

Prior administrative law or regulatory experience is welcomed but not required. Many of our attorneys have successfully transitioned from insurance defense, government practice, white-collar defense, commercial litigation, and other litigation-focused practices. We provide mentorship, training, and collaboration to help experienced litigators become successful in this unique and growing area of law.

If you're looking for more than just another litigation position and want to build a rewarding long-term career helping professionals protect what they have worked so hard to build, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Company Description

BERTOLINO LLP is a professional license defense law firm based in downtown Austin, representing licensed professionals across the state of Texas. We focus our practice primarily on administrative and regulatory law, defending clients before state licensing boards and regulatory agencies when their careers, reputations, and livelihoods are at stake. In addition to administrative and regulatory matters, our attorneys handle related civil litigation when disputes intersect with licensing or professional malpractice issues. Our attorneys combine over 75 years of deep knowledge of administrative law and procedure with strong advocacy to protect the rights of professionals in a wide range of industries.