Civil Litigation Attorney Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Civil Litigation Attorney make in Houston, TX? The average Civil Litigation Attorney salary in Houston, TX is $189,536 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $166,910 and $211,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Civil Litigation Attorney (3+ years) - Irvine, CA

Libra Search Group - Irvine , CA

If you are an Attorney with Civil Litigation experience, please read on! Are you a fit? Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. We're looking for a talented Civil ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Civil Litigation Attorney-Senior Counsel

Krogh & Decker, LLP - Sacramento , CA

Civil Litigation Attorney Senior Counsel Krogh & Decker, LLP, is seeking a Senior Civil Litigation Attorney with ten years of trial experience for its downtown Sacramento office. The ideal candidate ...

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Civil Litigation Attorney

gpac - Vero Beach , FL

Local law firm seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience, has strong research and writing skills, is motivated, is effective in ...

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Civil litigation Attorney

Light Path Law, P.A. - Fort Myers , FL

A. is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Business and Civil Litigation Attorney to join our exceptional team. About Us: At Light Path Law, P.A., we're more than just a ...

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Civil Litigation Attorney - full time with potential for hybrid or PT

O'Connor & Associates LLC - Sudbury , MA

Civil Litigation attorney - full time role with part time and/or hybrid remote opportunity based on experience We are an AV-rated law firm with decades of experience servicing our corporate ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago

Civil Litigation Attorney

BCM Law, P.C. - Chicago , IL

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil litigation attorney with at least 5 years of experience in Illinois, looking to enhance his/her experience and grow professionally. BCM Law ...

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What does a Civil Litigation Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of a Civil Litigation Attorney

Respond to communications and notices regarding potential litigation matters.

September 29, 2022

Prepare correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and written analyses of claims.

January 21, 2023

Demonstrates the ability to undertake specific and important litigation tasks, as needed.

March 21, 2023

Assist Chief Council Civil Litigation (CCL)CCL attorneys with every phase of litigation to include issue spotting, research, document collection, discovery, hearings, and appeals.

March 28, 2023

Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.

April 09, 2023

Performs other administrative and legal duties as directed by the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney.

April 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Civil Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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166910

211200

189536

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182561

245529

212817

What is the average salary for Civil Litigation Attorney in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Civil Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX. The base salary for Civil Litigation Attorney ranges from $166,910 to $211,200 with the average base salary of $189,536. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $182,561 to $245,529 with the average total cash compensation of $212,817.

View Average Salary for Civil Litigation Attorney as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$189,536	$166,910 - $211,200
Bonus	$23,281	$15,651 - $34,328
Total Pay	$212,817	$182,561 - $245,529

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Civil Litigation Attorney Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $168,701 - $213,466	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $169,473 - $214,443	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,402 - $204,231	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,124 - $200,082	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,799 - $190,813	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,665 - $207,094	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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