Commercial Litigation Associate (4+ Yrs) — Path to Partnership

Career Legal; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and collaborative culture

Path to senior associate/partner

Job summary

Career Legal in Dallas, TX is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team. The role covers complex business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims across a broad client base including corporations and financial institutions.

Candidates should have 4+ years of experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a JD with active bar admission. Mid-to-large firm background preferred, with opportunities to advance to senior associate and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience handling business disputes and contract matters
• JD and active bar admission in good standing
• Background in mid-to-large law firms preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Business disputes

Contract matters

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

Active bar admission

Job description

Career Legal in Dallas, TX is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team. The role covers complex business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims across a broad client base including corporations and financial institutions.

Candidates should have 4+ years of experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a JD with active bar admission. Mid-to-large firm background preferred, with opportunities to advance to senior associate and