Associate Attorney

PSI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Growing Law Firm in Dallas seeks a proven trial attorney to lead and develop a team of litigators. The role oversees 4–6 attorneys and staff, guiding strategy from intake through trial or resolution in a litigation-heavy practice.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., Texas bar, and demonstrated leadership with strong courtroom and negotiation skills to drive results for high-value cases.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license required.
• Experience leading or supervising a litigation team.
• Proven ability to evaluate cases and guide strategy through trial.
• Excellent courtroom presence and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 4–6 litigation attorneys and support staff.
• Guide case strategy from intake through trial or resolution.
• Conduct regular case strategy reviews and ensure aggressive development.
• Mentor junior attorneys in deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and trial prep.
• Ensure cases are thoroughly prepared and positioned for trial when needed.
• Review pleadings, discovery, and case evaluations prepared by the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Courtroom presence

Negotiation

Litigation judgment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Description

Growing Law Firm is seeking a proven trial attorney to lead and develop a team of litigators at our offices in Dallas.

This leadership role oversees a team of 4–6 attorneys and their litigation staff while guiding case strategy from intake through trial or resolution. Our firm invests heavily in litigation and prepares every case as though it will go to trial. Attorney Managers play a critical role in maintaining that standard while mentoring the next generation of trial lawyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 4–6 litigation attorneys and their support staff
• Guide case strategy from pre-litigation through trial or settlement
• Conduct regular case strategy reviews and ensure cases are developed aggressively and efficiently
• Mentor junior attorneys in deposition practice, motion practice, negotiation strategy, and trial preparation
• Ensure cases are thoroughly prepared and positioned for trial when necessary
• Review pleadings, discovery, and case evaluations prepared by team attorneys
• Assist attorneys with complex litigation issues, high-value cases, and trial preparation
• Maintain high standards for client communication, case progression, and legal work product
• Foster a culture of accountability, professional development, and exceptional client service

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar license required
• Prefer handling Texas personal injury cases from intake through litigation and trial but open.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience
• Proven ability to evaluate cases, develop litigation strategy, and guide attorneys through complex litigation
• Excellent courtroom presence, negotiation skills, and litigation judgment

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home