Attorney Litigation Associate - Dallas

LHH; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parking

CLEs

Bar dues

Business development support

Job summary

LHH is recruiting for a Dallas-based Commercial Litigation Associate at a highly regarded boutique. You will handle meaningful courtroom work, engage directly with clients, and take on hands-on responsibility in sophisticated business disputes.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of commercial litigation experience, strong courtroom skills, and a Texas Bar admission. Federal clerkship is a plus; Cravath-scale compensation and discretionary bonuses are offered along with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of commercial litigation experience preferred, though more senior candidates will be considered.
• Texas Bar admission is required; state bar in good standing preferred.
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive commercial litigation matters with accompanying court appearances.
• Take ownership of matters and work directly with clients and senior trial attorneys.
• Collaborate in a team-driven, courtroom-focused environment and contribute to business development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Ownership of matters

Client interaction

Job description

A highly regarded and rapidly growing Dallas litigation boutique is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its expanding team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and hands‑on responsibility in sophisticated business disputes.

The Opportunity

• Commercial litigation practice focused on business disputes, fiduciary duty claims, partnership disputes, contract litigation, and real estate‑related matters
• Frequent courtroom exposure and substantial responsibility from the outset
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment
• Growing platform with a strong reputation for rewarding performance and developing litigators

Ideal Background

• 3-4 years of commercial litigation experience preferred, though more senior candidates will be considered
• Strong experience handling substantive litigation matters and court appearances
• Experience from a respected regional, national, or Am Law firm preferred
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus
• Texas Bar admission required
• Dallas‑market litigation experience preferred, but strong candidates from other markets will be considered
• Seeking attorneys who can hit the ground running, take ownership of matters, and thrive in a courtroom‑focused practice
• Cravath-scale compensation based on class year
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package, paid parking, CLEs, bar dues, and business development support

Billable Requirement

• 1,850 billable hours

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Unlike many large firms, attorneys here receive meaningful courtroom experience early in their careers while maintaining top‑of‑market compensation. The culture is team-oriented, entrepreneurial, and focused on professional development, making it an attractive platform for litigators looking to accelerate their growth.