Associate Attorney Litigation

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

No billable-hour requirement

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting in Dallas is seeking a junior Plaintiff-Side Litigation Attorney to gain substantive responsibility and courtroom exposure early in your career. The role focuses on breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA/consumer litigation, guiding matters from client contact through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial.

The position is full-time and 100% in-office, offering a collaborative, family-oriented environment with a base salary of $83,000

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• 1-3 years of plaintiff-side experience preferred; candidates with less experience will also be considered.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong interest in developing hands-on litigation and trial experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Personable, confident, and empathetic when working directly with clients.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate facts and supporting documentation.
• Creative and strategic approach to evaluating potential claims and developing cases.
• Collaborative and comfortable working within established processes and procedures.
• Passing the Uniform Bar Examination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA claims by reviewing purchase documents, repair histories, warranties, and other supporting materials.
• Communicate directly with prospective clients to understand their circumstances, evaluate potential claims, explain the legal process, and establish the attorney-client relationship.
• Manage qualified matters from initial evaluation through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case evaluation, litigation strategy, and case development.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date case files.
• Participate in regular attorney and case-strategy meetings.
• Track case activity, results, and client-service metrics.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Client communication

Texas bar licensed

Trial preparation

Job description

Junior Plaintiff-Side Litigation Attorney

This is a strong opportunity for a junior attorney who is hungry for substantive responsibility and courtroom experience. The position offers exposure to the full lifecycle of plaintiff-side matters rather than limiting the Associate to research and drafting. The firm offers a collaborative, family-oriented working environment and is adding to its legal team due to increased workload and upcoming trials.

Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Full-Time | 100% In-Office
Salary: $83,000 annually + trial incentives
Start: ASAP

The practice focuses primarily on breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA/consumer litigation. The Associate Attorney will be involved throughout the life of a matter, from evaluating prospective claims and communicating with potential clients through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial. Approximately 50% of the role will focus on prospective client and claim evaluation, with the remaining 50% focused on managing an existing litigation docket.

Compensation & Benefits

• $83,000 annual base salary
• Trial incentives
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• No billable-hour requirement at this time

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA claims by reviewing purchase documents, repair histories, warranties, and other supporting materials.
• Communicate directly with prospective clients to understand their circumstances, evaluate potential claims, explain the legal process, and establish the attorney-client relationship.
• Manage qualified matters from initial evaluation through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case evaluation, litigation strategy, and case development.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date case files.
• Participate in regular attorney and case-strategy meetings.
• Track case activity, results, and client-service metrics.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• 1-3 years of plaintiff-side legal experience preferred; candidates with less experience will also be considered.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong interest in developing hands-on litigation and trial experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Personable, confident, and empathetic when working directly with clients.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate facts and supporting documentation.
• Creative and strategic approach to evaluating potential claims and developing cases.
• Comfortable working in a highly client-facing environment.
• Able to learn new technology and software quickly.
• Collaborative and comfortable working within established processes and procedures.
• Passing the Uniform Bar Examination is a plus.

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