Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Strong benefits

Job summary

A leading litigation firm in Dallas, TX seeks an attorney experienced in commercial litigation. The role involves support on complex cases from initial assessment to trial, drafting legal documents, and managing discovery processes. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive compensation and bonus potential, within a supportive team culture prioritizing client success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial litigation or complex litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving trial focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support partners on complex commercial litigation from case assessment to trial.
• Draft and edit substantive legal documents.
• Manage discovery strategy and execution.

Skills

Legal research

Written advocacy

Commercial litigation

Discovery management

Job description

• Join a trial first boutique where cases are real, high stakes, and built to win, not to churn hours
• Work on complex commercial disputes involving finance, securities, IP, construction, business torts, and other bet the company matters
• Get meaningful responsibility with close partner mentorship in a nimble, no bloat environment
• Be part of a firm that is selective about the work it takes, and known for stepping in when clients need a stronger team
• Competitive comp plus bonus potential and strong benefits

Location: Dallas, TX (preferred in office). Hybrid or remote may be considered for the right attorney. No relocation offered.

Note: Must have 2+ years of commercial litigation or complex litigation experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and U.S. work authorization.

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized, trial first boutique representing public and private businesses, entrepreneurs, investment funds, and government entities in high stakes disputes. They’re known for aggressive, strategic advocacy and for taking cases to trial and appeal when everything is on the line. The firm has earned notable industry recognition, including national rankings and regional honors.

Job Description

• Support partners on complex commercial litigation matters from early case assessment through trial and appeal
• Draft and edit substantive briefs, motions, memoranda, and other persuasive written advocacy
• Manage discovery strategy and execution, including written discovery and deposition preparation
• Conduct deep legal and factual research, including issues involving complex finance or scientific questions
• Assist with hearings, court appearances, and trial preparation as needed
• Collaborate closely with a lean team where responsiveness and ownership matter

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience or comparable complex litigation experience
• Strong research and writing skills (this is a must)
• Clerkship experience is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast moving, trial minded environment
• Dallas area strongly preferred (no relocation for this role)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Trial mindset, merit driven work, and a team that takes pride in outworking opposing counsel
• Small firm access with big case experience
• High accountability, high trust culture with real opportunity to grow
• Efficient approach to litigation that prioritizes what moves the case forward