Associate Attorney - Dallas, TX

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Dallas, Texas, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney for a dynamic civil litigation practice. This role targets a Texas-licensed attorney with approximately 5–10 years of experience handling complex civil matters, including insurance defense, construction, professional liability, and commercial disputes.

You will work with partners and senior attorneys, managing cases from start to finish, drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and representing clients at hearings, mediations, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 5–10 years of practicing attorney experience.
• Civil, insurance defense, commercial, or related defense experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, mediation, and motion practice.
• State and federal court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with practical legal advice and strategic case guidance.
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage issues, defenses, and potential exposure.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution.
• Manage discovery, experts, deadlines, and case-development strategy.
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, recommendations, and resolution strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Organization

Client-service

Discovery management

Depositions

Mediation

Motion practice

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active Texas Bar license in good standing

Job description

About Us

We are an established Texas litigation practice representing insurers, businesses, professionals, property owners, and transportation companies in sophisticated civil disputes. Our Dallas office handles a diverse range of matters in both state and federal courts, including insurance coverage, construction litigation, professional liability, commercial disputes, medical malpractice, premises liability, and high-exposure transportation cases.

Our attorneys are known for providing practical legal guidance, developing thoughtful litigation strategies, and delivering strong advocacy throughout every stage of a matter.

Job Details

Sophisticated Dallas Litigation Team - No Billable Requirements!!!

Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year

Salary: $140,000–$190,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and relevant practice-area background.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join a busy Dallas litigation practice. This position is well suited for a Texas-licensed attorney with approximately 5–10 years of experience who has handled complex civil litigation or has a strong interest in expanding within one or more of the following areas:

• First-party and third-party insurance coverage


• Construction defect and construction litigation


• Professional liability


• Business and commercial litigation


• Medical malpractice


• Premises liability


• Trucking and transportation litigation

The attorney will work closely with partners and senior associates while managing substantive responsibilities throughout the life of each case.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with practical legal advice and strategic case guidance


• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage issues, defenses, and potential exposure


• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses


• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents


• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives


• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings


• Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution


• Manage discovery, experts, deadlines, and case-development strategy


• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom advocacy


• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters


• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, recommendations, and resolution strategy

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school


• Active Texas Bar license in good standing


• Approximately 5–10 years of practicing attorney experience


• Civil litigation, insurance defense, commercial litigation, or related defense experience preferred


• Experience or demonstrated interest in one or more of the listed practice areas


• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills


• Experience handling discovery, depositions, mediation, and motion practice


• State and federal court experience preferred


• Strong communication, organization, and client-service abilities


• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively with a team

Equal Opportunity Employment

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Why Join Us

• Work alongside experienced partners and senior attorneys on complex, high-value litigation


• Gain exposure to several sophisticated defense and commercial litigation practice areas


• Take an active role in case strategy, discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation


• Handle meaningful responsibility while receiving support from an established litigation team


• Build direct relationships with insurers, businesses, professionals, and other organizational clients


• Develop both courtroom and client-advisory experience


• Join a collaborative Dallas-based legal team with opportunities for long-term professional growth