Civil Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

HRA

HSA with employer contribution

Tele-health and patient advocacy

Limited FSA

PTO

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

AD&D and life insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Dallas, TX is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to join its team. The role involves defending tort claims against electric utility clients across Texas with potential Colorado work, in a hybrid office/remote setup.

Candidates should have a JD, Texas license, 3+ years in civil litigation, strong writing and communication skills, and experience with discovery, briefs, and client reporting. Some billing experience is preferred; travel for court appearances may be required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Experience with billing tracking and entry preferred.
• Experience in investigation and defense of tort claims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes and judicial decisions.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including electronic document production.
• Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, and other necessary documentation.
• Formulate legal strategy and manage cases.
• Appear in court for hearings and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members on legal matters.
• Conduct fieldwork as part of investigations.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Client management

Drafting documents

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Billing tracking

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney to join its team in Dallas, Texas. The attorney will handle the investigation and defense of tort claims against electric utility companies throughout Texas, with potential work in Colorado. This hybrid role involves both office and remote work, with occasional travel for court appearances and investigations.

Duties

• Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes and judicial decisions.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including electronic document production.
• Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, and other necessary documentation.
• Formulate legal strategy and manage cases.
• Appear in court for hearings and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members on legal matters.
• Conduct fieldwork as part of investigations.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Experience with billing tracking and entry preferred.
• Experience in investigation and defense of tort claims preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and client management abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Tele-health and patient advocacy service.
• Limited Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off available immediately.
• Paid garage parking or DART pass reimbursement.
• 401k with employer match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) and life insurance.