Associate Attorney

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott‚ LLP; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP in Arlington, Texas, seeks a Full-Time Associate Attorney to develop a substantive litigation practice within an established firm. This role is open to Texas-licensed attorneys, including recent graduates and experienced practitioners.

Associates work closely with partners and senior attorneys, handling all phases of litigation from inception through resolution with mentorship and no billable-hour requirement.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, judgments, and legal memoranda.
• Manage active court dockets across multiple jurisdictions.
• Make court appearances and participate in hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Advise governmental clients on tax collection and related legal matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with appellate matters as needed.
• Participate in client development and Firm initiatives, including local and statewide professional events.

Skills

Texas bar admission

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Job description

Associate Attorney/Future Partner Opportunity

Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott L.L.P. (Perdue Brandon) is seeking a Full-Time Associate Attorney to join its Arlington, Texas office. This opportunity is open to Texas-licensed attorneys, including recent graduates and experienced practitioners, who are interested in developing a substantive litigation practice within an established and respected law firm.

Associates work closely with partners and senior attorneys and are involved in all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution. The Firm provides formal training, mentorship, and a collaborative professional environment-with no billable-hour requirement.

Our Practice

Perdue Brandon represents governmental entities throughout Texas in tax collection and related legal matters. For more than 50 years, the Firm has exclusively served public-sector clients, helping them recover revenue essential to funding community services.

Associates gain hands-on experience with:

• Tax collections and governmental receivables
• Delinquent property tax enforcement and related court proceedings
• Client communication and counseling with public-sector officials
• Statewide management of tax-related legal matters
• Litigation from initial filing through resolution
• Appellate matters, as needed

Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will:

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, judgments, and legal memoranda
• Manage active court dockets across multiple jurisdictions
• Make court appearances and participate in hearings and other legal proceedings
• Advise governmental clients on tax collection and related legal matters
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders
• Assist with appellate matters as needed
• Participate in client development and Firm initiatives, including local and statewide professional events

Why Join?

Perdue Brandon offers attorneys the opportunity to build a meaningful legal career in a stable, specialized practice serving governmental clients across Texas. The Firm's culture is grounded in professionalism, integrity, reliability, and high-quality legal work, with an emphasis on long-term client relationships.

What sets this opportunity apart:

• No billable-hour requirement
• Defined and accelerated path to partnership for high-performing attorneys, with particular consideration for prior experience
• Formal training and mentorship from experienced attorneys
• Substantive litigation experience with significant responsibility and client interaction
• Stable, established practice built on more than 50 years of exclusively serving governmental entities
• Meaningful work that supports governmental clients and the communities they serve
• Collaborative professional environment focused on long-term development and success

Compensation & Benefits

The Firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload and meet deadlines
• Sound judgment and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and colleagues
• Prior legal experience preferred, but not required

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity is well suited for an attorney who is professional, organized, and motivated to develop a substantive litigation practice. We welcome applications from recent law school graduates as well as experienced attorneys with an interest in public-sector legal work.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working onsite, values collaboration and professional development, and is eager to take on meaningful responsibility while building a long-term career with the Firm.