Commercial Litigation Associate — Mentored Path to Trial

Sullivan Law Offices; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $125,000–$170,000

Guaranteed 10% bonus

Discretionary incentive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with firm match

PTO 20 days + 12 holidays

Job summary

Sullivan Law Offices is a premier multi-practice firm serving private investors, family offices, and businesses in real estate, construction, estate planning, probate, and syndications. We handle sophisticated transactional work and high-stakes disputes in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Direct mentorship is available with Hunter Cox (Partner & Head of Litigation) and Brandon Schuelke (Senior Litigation Attorney), with a clear growth path and a guaranteed bonus.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and Texas Bar admission.
• 1–4 years of experience as a litigation associate, preference for commercial litigation.
• Senior candidates (3–4 years) independently manage commercial lawsuits.
• Junior candidates (1–2 years) strong academic record and fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support partners and senior associates in commercial litigation from start to finish.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Direct client, opposing counsel, and court communications.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Participate in case strategy discussions and settlements.
• Conduct legal research, factual investigations, and maintain case files.
• Maintain a billable target of 2,000 hours per year and work in Southlake office five days a week (occasional WFH allowed).

Skills

Oral communication

Negotiation

Legal writing

Independent working

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active Texas Bar admission

Job description

Sullivan Law Offices is a premier multi-practice firm serving private investors, family offices, and businesses in real estate, construction, estate planning, probate, and syndications. We handle sophisticated transactional work and high-stakes disputes in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Direct mentorship is available with Hunter Cox (Partner & Head of Litigation) and Brandon Schuelke (Senior Litigation Attorney), with a clear growth path and a guaranteed bonus.