Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

S4L Partners; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy (3 days in-office,

Professional development

Job summary

S4L Partners in Dallas seeks a litigation associate with 2–3 years of complex commercial litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and case management capabilities. The role involves leading oral arguments, depositions, and significant discovery work, with admission to Texas or in good standing planned.

They offer a collaborative environment with client contact, business development exposure, and a hybrid policy featuring three days in-office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of complex commercial litigation experience with strong research and writing.
• Case management experience including leading oral arguments and depositions.
• J.D. degree and strong academic credentials; Texas admission in good standing or planned.

Responsibilities

• Join the Litigation team in Dallas and contribute to handling complex matters.
• Work closely with shareholders, participate in business development and client-facing activities.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Depositions

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a litigation associate to join the Litigation team in our Dallas office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service.

About you:

• You have 2-3 years of complex commercial litigation experience, including very strong research, writing and advocacy writing skills;
• You have case management experience, and ideally have taken the lead in oral arguments, taken/defended depositions, and have significant party and third-party discovery experience;
• You have a J.D. degree and strong academic credentials;
• And you are admitted (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in Texas.

About our Client:

• They offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment.
• They allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume.
• They provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback.
• The compensation and benefits structure is competitive.
• They offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote.