Associate Attorney

Partners Legal Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative culture

Long-term career growth

Dallas office environment

Job summary

Partners Legal Search in Dallas seeks an Associate Attorney with civil and general litigation experience, including insurance defense. Join a well-established Texas firm known for its litigation excellence and collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate will handle matters from intake through resolution, develop litigation strategies, and gain hands-on courtroom experience while supporting a growing practice in personal injury, product liability, and related defense areas. Texas bar required.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience in civil litigation or insurance defense is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a civil litigation caseload from initial intake through resolution.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure in litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions, legal research, and case analysis.
• Prepare for court appearances, hearings, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings.
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and status updates.
• Handle client reporting, billing, budgeting, and case management requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local procedural rules.
• Travel occasionally as required for case-related matters.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Attention to deadlines

Education

Texas Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established and growing Texas-based law firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with experience in civil litigation, general litigation, and broad insurance defense to join its Dallas office. The firm has a strong reputation for litigation excellence, a collaborative work environment, and a proven track record of handling complex civil litigation matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to develop their litigation practice, gain hands-on courtroom and deposition experience, and build a long-term career with an established legal team.

The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in insurance defense matters, including personal injury, product liability, labor and employment, finance, products liability, workers' compensation, premises liability, and other insurance-related practices.

The attorney will manage cases from inception through resolution while working closely with clients and colleagues to develop effective litigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a civil litigation caseload from initial intake through resolution.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure in litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions, legal research, and case analysis.
• Prepare for court appearances, hearings, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings.
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and status updates.
• Handle client reporting, billing, budgeting, and case management requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local procedural rules.
• Travel occasionally as required for case-related matters.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• At least one year of legal experience; civil litigation or insurance defense experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with personal injury, product liability, premises liability, or related litigation matters is an advantage.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $100k-$170k plus, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with an established and respected litigation practice.
• Collaborative team culture that values professional development, client service, and mutual respect.
• Long-term career growth within a stable and expanding firm.