Attorney

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

No billable-hour requirement

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking an Associate Attorney for a 100% in-office role in Dallas, Texas. Active Texas Bar license is required, and newly licensed attorneys will be considered.

The position offers a substantial role in client-facing litigation on breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA matters, with exposure to the full lifecycle from evaluation to trial. The attorney will divide time between evaluating prospective clients and managing existing dockets, with base salary of

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• Active Texas Bar license required.
• 1-3 years plaintiff-side experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA claims by reviewing documents and records.
• Communicate with prospective clients to assess claims and establish attorney-client relationships.
• Manage matters from initial evaluation through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial.
• Maintain regular communications with clients on case developments.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and related documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case evaluation, litigation strategy, and development.
• Maintain organized case files and participate in strategy meetings.
• Track case activity, results, and client-service metrics.

Skills

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Client interaction

Analytical skills

Job description

Associate Attorney - Active Texas Bar license required. Newly licensed attorneys will be considered

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: $95,000 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

• $95,000 annual base salary
• Trial incentives
• Health insurance
• Dental 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.
• Active Texas Bar license required. Newly licensed attorneys will 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.