Associate Attorney (Dallas, TX)

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in Dallas is seeking a litigation associate with 3+ years of experience to join our defense team. The role offers exposure to third party personal injury, construction defect, general liability, premises liability, and trucking matters.

You will take ownership of files, manage discovery and law & motion with minimal oversight, and contribute immediately while developing as a litigator. Deposition experience is preferred and trial experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation associate in defense practice.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; experience handling discovery and law and motion.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases with minimal oversight in a fast-paced defense docket.
• Handle discovery and law-and-motion practice.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions; trial experience is a plus.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Discovery

Law & motion

Deposition experience

Trial experience

Job description

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is seeking a litigation associate with approximately 3+ years of experience to join our Dallas office and take on a meaningful role within a fast paced, sophisticated defense practice. This position is ideal for an attorney who takes ownership of their work, exercises sound judgment, and wants to build a long-term career as part of a collaborative litigation team. Our Dallas practice focuses on third party personal injury and construction defect matters, with exposure to general liability, wrongful death, premises liability, and trucking and transportation cases.

The ideal candidate is comfortable managing files with minimal oversight and understands the demands of a busy defense docket. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential, along with significant experience handling discovery and law and motion practice. Deposition experience is preferred, and trial experience is a plus. We’re looking for someone who is sharp, dependable, and able to contribute immediately, while continuing to develop as a litigator.

At Galloway, we are a team driven, AV rated litigation firm that values professionalism, collaboration, and long-term growth. Our lawyers are trusted with responsibility, supported by experienced leadership, and encouraged to grow in a balanced, high expectation environment alongside colleagues who care deeply about the quality of their work.