Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation | Full-Time | Hybrid

The Staff Pad; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

The Staff Pad is seeking an Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation in Dallas, TX, to join a fast-growing firm with a strong Texas practice. The role offers hybrid work in-office days with remote flexibility and significant client exposure.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, strong drafting and research skills, and a willingness to own cases while working with senior attorneys on strategy and development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience is required.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Strong client communication and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from filing to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare for hearings.
• Coordinate with paralegals and support staff.
• Communicate with clients on status and strategy.
• Assist with trial preparation and case strategy development.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Client communication

Deposition experience

Drafting pleadings

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation | Full-Time | Hybrid

Dallas, United States |

The Staff Pad has partnered with a fast-growing,multi-state law firm that delivers high quality legal services in civillitigation, private, real estate and business law and we are seeking anexperiencedCivil Litigation Associateto join their growing Texaslitigation team in Dallas.

The ideal candidate is someone who is ready to take meaningfulownership of cases, work directly with clients, independently managesignificant portions of matters, and continue developing as a well-roundedlitigator while collaborating with senior attorneys on strategy, complexmatters, and professional development.

The attorney may work on matters involving:

Real estate litigation, Construction andconstruction-defect disputes, Business and commercial litigation, Contractdisputes, Partnership and ownership conflicts, Employment-related litigation, Defamationmatters, Landlord-tenant and property disputes, pre-litigation demands andnegotiations & General civil litigation

Experience in every practice area is notrequired—strong civil litigation experience, intellectual curiosity, and theability to quickly learn new subject matter are key.

Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt | Hybrid– In-OfficeDays with Remote Flexibility

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Managecivil litigation matters and substantial portions of cases from initialassessment through resolution
  
• Draftpleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other legaldocuments
  
• Conductlegal research and provide practical legal analysis
  
• Managewritten discovery, document production, and case investigation
  
• Takeand defend depositions based on experience and case needs
  
• Preparefor and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, andtrials
  
• Communicateregularly with clients regarding case status, strategy, deadlines, andnext steps
  
• Evaluatelegal and factual issues and help develop case strategies
  
• Negotiatewith opposing counsel and assist with settlement discussions
  
• Coordinatewith paralegals and legal support staff to keep matters organized andmoving forward
  
• Maintaindeadlines and manage multiple active matters effectively
  
• Collaboratewith senior attorneys on complex litigation and case strategy
  
• Developgreater independence and courtroom responsibility as experience grows
  
• Contributeto the continued growth of the firm's litigation practice
  

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

Deposition and courtroom experience are stronglyvalued, but candidates whose overall litigation backgrounddemonstrates strong potential for continued growth will also be encouraged.

• Approximately3–5years of civil litigation experience
  
• Experiencedrafting substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery
  
• Experiencemanaging litigation deadlines and case responsibilities
  
• Exposureto depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
  

Additional Skills & Attributes:

• Strong client communication, legalwriting, research, and analytical skills
  
• Excellent organizational andtime-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  
• Sound judgment, professionalism, andwillingness to seek input when appropriate
  
• Practical, collaborative, and low-egoworking style
  
• Interestin developing greater case ownership and courtroom responsibility
  
• Desireto contribute to the growth of a developing Texas practice
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary depending onexperience and qualifications
  
• Tiered performance-based bonusopportunity
  
• 401 (k)
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Hybrid work flexibility
  

If you are looking to take on greaterresponsibility and grow as a litigator, this opportunity offers meaningful caseownership, direct client interaction, courtroom exposure, collaboration withexperienced attorneys, and a clear path toward increased responsibility andsenior-level growth.