Associate Attorney

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for growth and advancement

Comprehensive benefits package

Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives

Job summary

A national litigation firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its Dallas, Texas office. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in handling coverage matters and is committed to maintaining client relationships in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include case strategy, discovery responses, and client negotiations. The firm offers opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and bar expenses covered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in coverage matters.
• In good standing and able to practice law in Texas.
• Proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy.
• Prepare and respond to discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling coverage matters to join our growing Dallas, Texas office. The ideal candidate has at least 2-4 years’ experience. Candidates with general liability experience are also encouraged to apply. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law

Our insurance coverage team members are advisors and advocates for over two dozen carriers throughout the country including major national carriers such as Allianz, Argo, Fidelity National, Hartford, Travelers, Nationwide, Colony and the Berkley Companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
• Prepare and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
• Explain legal options to clients and bring possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
• Build relationships with clients
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Texas
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
• Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals
• Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.
• Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.
• Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented, organized and effective.
• Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.

What we offer

• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.
• Speaking and writing opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Bar expenses paid by Firm.
• HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k.
• Company paid long-term disability coverage.
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.
• Regular, firmwide socials and events.
• Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.