Business Litigation Associate (Dallas)

Dykema; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to partnership

Mentoring

Direct access to partners

Billing transparency

Job summary

Dykema’s Dallas office seeks an associate in Business Litigation with 2–5 years of experience to handle motion practice, discovery, brief writing, witness preparation and depositions. Texas bar admission is required and experience with end-to-end case management is valued.

The role involves a mix of general business disputes, white collar defense and government investigations, with meaningful courtroom exposure and client interaction. A collaborative, high-performance culture is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in complex litigation and trial preparation.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, and deposition work.
• Ability to manage cases end-to-end, with quality writing and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Handle motion practice, discovery, and brief writing for complex matters.
• Prepare witnesses and conduct depositions; participate in trial preparation and proceedings.
• Engage with clients and collaborate with partners in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Skills

Complex litigation

Motion practice

Discovery

Brief writing

Witness preparation

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Education

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

Practice Group/Leader: Business Litigation/Jennifer Beidel

Dykema’s Business Litigation practice group is seeking a talented associate with 2-5 years of experience to join our Dallas office. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in complex litigation, including substantial experience in motion practice, discovery, brief writing, preparing witnesses, and taking and defending depositions. The expected workload will be a mix of general business disputes, white collar criminal defense and government investigations work. Meaningful courtroom exposure, client interaction, and involvement in trial preparation and trial work are highly valued. We are particularly interested in candidates who have managed cases end-to-end, including fact investigation and all phases of discovery. Exceptional writing skills, confident oral advocacy, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines are essential for success in this role. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven litigator to take on sophisticated matters in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Texas bar admission is required. We are not accepting recruiter submissions at this time.

Why Dykema?

• A clear, attainable path to partnership supported by transparent expectations
• Robust mentoring at every stage of your career
• Direct access to partners and clients, fostering meaningful professional growth
• Competitive and sustainable billing expectations
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
• Structured professional development programs designed to accelerate your success
• A dynamic, inclusive culture where collaboration and innovation thrive