Commercial Litigation Associate: Mentored Growth

Sullivan Law Offices, PLLC; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Guaranteed bonus

Discretionary incentive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Sullivan Law Offices in Southlake, TX, seeks a litigation associate with 1–4 years of experience. You will support partners across commercial litigation, manage cases from inception to conclusion, prepare for depositions and trials, and maintain a 2,000-hour annual billable target.

Compensation includes a base salary up to $170,000, a guaranteed 10% bonus on base, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match, and paid time off. Hybrid/work-from-home flexibility may be considered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the State Bar of Texas
• 1–4 years of litigation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Support partners and senior associates in all stages of commercial litigation from initial onset through post-trial.
• Courtroom & Advocacy: Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Client Interface: Directly communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Drafting: Author high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Strategy: Active participation in case strategy discussions and settlement negotiations.
• Core Skills: Conduct deep legal research, factual investigations, and maintain meticulous case files.
• Firm Expectations: Maintain a billable requirement of 2,000 hours per year. This role operates in our Southlake office 5 days a week (occasional work-from-home flexibility available upon approval).

Skills

Oral communication

Negotiation

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Sullivan Law Offices in Southlake, TX, seeks a litigation associate with 1–4 years of experience. You will support partners across commercial litigation, manage cases from inception to conclusion, prepare for depositions and trials, and maintain a 2,000-hour annual billable target.

Compensation includes a base salary up to $170,000, a guaranteed 10% bonus on base, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match, and paid time off. Hybrid/work-from-home flexibility may be considered.