Attorney - Civil Litigation

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative work culture

Stability of a well-established practice

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced attorney specialized in civil litigation and insurance defense. Responsibilities include managing case files, preparing for court, and conducting legal research. Ideal candidates should hold a TX Bar License and possess excellent communication and research skills. This role offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Able to work collaboratively or independently.
• Strong writing, research, and briefing skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state procedural and substantive rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for court appearances and depositions.
• Manage case files from intake to resolution.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research and write briefs.
• Meet monthly billable hour goals.
• Occasional travel as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Oral and written advocacy

Research skills

Negotiation tactics

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

TX Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP is a leading law firm with over 90 dedicated attorneys. They have a strong reputation for their expertise in civil litigation and have collectively tried over 1,000 cases. With offices in Austin, Dallas, Decatur, and Houston, the firm is well-equipped to handle extensive legal matters and is committed to providing personalized and effective representation.

Role Description

The Dallas office of Walters Balido & Crain seeks an attorney with experience in civil litigation/insurance defense that primarily involves personal injury, product liability, and premises liability. Requires strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as federal and state rules. Must have effective oral and written advocacy skills, negotiation tactics, and the ability to apply analytical skills in addressing complex legal issues. This presents a great chance for driven self-motivated individuals to establish a long-lasting career with a growing and dynamic AV-rated Texas-based civil litigation law firm. We are committed to representing clients in alignment with their philosophy and objectives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing for court appearances, depositions, file management from intake to resolution, participation in settlement conferences, research, and client correspondence.

WBC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as the stability of a well-established practice. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

License/Certification:

• TX Bar License (Required)

Responsibilities:

• Case assessment for liability, loss, and damages
• Manage client reporting, billing, budgeting, and case management requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Exceptional research, writing, and briefing skills
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules
• Meet or exceed monthly billable hour goals
• Occasional travel

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas
• Able to work with a team in a collaborative environment or independently
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel