Associate Attorney - Litigation

Trend Personnel; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 168,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Trend Personnel in Dallas, Texas seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic litigation team. The position targets attorneys with at least three to five years of substantive litigation experience and active Texas licensure.

The associate will handle all aspects of pretrial litigation from intake to trial preparation, with opportunities to engage in discovery, motions, and hearings. The ideal candidate has strong research and writing abilities, sound professional judgment, and the

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• At least three years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling matters through major phases of pretrial litigation.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in prospective-client intake and initial case evaluation.
• Investigate facts and assist in developing case strategy.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare practical written analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Manage written discovery, document collection, review, production, and privilege analysis.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
• Interview clients, witnesses, custodians, and other individuals with relevant information.
• Work with expert witnesses, consultants, vendors, and e-discovery professionals.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, deadlines, risks, and next steps.
• Negotiate discovery matters and other case-related issues with opposing counsel.
• Maintain case calendars and manage court-imposed and client deadlines.
• Prepare witness outlines, exhibit lists, motions in limine, pretrial filings, and trial-readiness materials.
• Assist partners in evaluating settlement opportunities and preparing matters for trial.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of paralegals, legal assistants, and other support professionals when appropriate.
• Record time accurately and comply with applicable billing and client-service expectations.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Texas bar admission

Job description

Salary: USD167500 - USD227500 per hour + Full benefits package

Associate Attorney - Litigation

Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Target Experience: 3–5+ Years
Compensation: $167,500–$227,500 annually, depending on experience
Additional Compensation: Performance bonus and potential signing bonus
Search Type: Confidential Law Firm Opportunity

Position Overview

A respected full-service Dallas business law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its litigation practice. The firm is targeting attorneys with at least three to five years of substantive litigation experience. Qualified candidates with additional experience are also encouraged to apply.

The associate will handle all aspects of pretrial litigation, beginning with client intake and early case assessment and continuing through discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, settlement efforts, and final trial preparation.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with excellent academic credentials, strong research and writing abilities, sound professional judgment, and the confidence to assume meaningful responsibility for sophisticated matters. Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law in Texas.

The firm represents businesses, financial institutions, fiduciaries, healthcare organizations, employers, executives, and other clients in complex commercial and business-related disputes. Its broader practice includes corporate transactions, banking and finance, construction, employment, healthcare, employee benefits, real estate, tax, and trusts and estates.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in prospective-client intake and initial case evaluation.
• Investigate facts and assist in developing case strategy.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare practical written analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Manage written discovery, document collection, review, production, and privilege analysis.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
• Interview clients, witnesses, custodians, and other individuals with relevant information.
• Work with expert witnesses, consultants, vendors, and e-discovery professionals.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, deadlines, risks, and next steps.
• Negotiate discovery matters and other case-related issues with opposing counsel.
• Maintain case calendars and manage court-imposed and client deadlines.
• Prepare witness outlines, exhibit lists, motions in limine, pretrial filings, and trial-readiness materials.
• Assist partners in evaluating settlement opportunities and preparing matters for trial.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of paralegals, legal assistants, and other support professionals when appropriate.
• Record time accurately and comply with applicable billing and client-service expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• At least three years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling matters through the major phases of pretrial litigation.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting substantive motions and briefs.
• Working knowledge of discovery procedures, document production, depositions, and hearing preparation.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments under demanding deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of complex litigation experience.
• Law review, journal, moot court, or comparable academic distinction.
• Judicial clerkship experience.
• Experience with complex commercial or business litigation.
• Meaningful deposition, hearing, or courtroom experience.
• Experience involving financial services, construction, employment, healthcare, employee benefits, real estate, corporate, fiduciary, or trust and estate disputes.
• Admission to the federal courts serving Texas.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $167,500–$227,500 annually, depending on experience, credentials, and qualifications. The position is also eligible for a performance bonus. A signing bonus may be available for an exceptionally qualified candidate.

Confidential Application Process

This opportunity is being handled as a confidential search by a third‑party recruiting firm. The client’s identity and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruiting process.

**Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.