Catastrophic Torts Associate — First-Chair Trial Path

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Courtroom and deposition experience

Professional growth opportunities

Firm-paid bar dues

HSA and FSA options

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Year-end bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Dallas seeks a Catastrophic Torts Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing team. This role offers significant responsibility, meaningful client contact, courtroom experience, and collaboration with experienced trial attorneys on complex matters including catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, transportation, and premises liability.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, analysis, judgment, and a desire to develop

Formación

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.
• 3-5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably involving catastrophic injury, transportation, premises liability, construction defect, product liability, general liability, or insurance defense matters.
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, depositions, and client reporting.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and responsive.
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and support a caseload involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, transportation, premises liability, construction, product liability, and other complex tort matters.
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, mediation statements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare analyses regarding liability and damages issues.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and insurers.
• Prepare detailed client reports and case evaluations.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys throughout FMG's national litigation practice.
• Assist with business development, client presentations, and thought leadership opportunities.

Conocimientos

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Writing

Client reporting

Multitasking

Educación

Juris Doctor degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Outlook

iManage

OneDrive

Descripción del empleo

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Dallas seeks a Catastrophic Torts Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing team. This role offers significant responsibility, meaningful client contact, courtroom experience, and collaboration with experienced trial attorneys on complex matters including catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, transportation, and premises liability.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, analysis, judgment, and a desire to develop