Complex Commercial/ Energy Litigation Associate Attorney

S4L Partners; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

S4L Partners in Dallas seeks a litigation associate to join its Litigation team. The role involves handling complex commercial matters, collaborating with shareholders, and contributing to business development and client-facing activities in a supportive, client-service oriented environment.

Candidates should have 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, case management experience, and be admitted or eligible to practice in Texas.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience
• Case management experience; lead in oral arguments; handling depositions and discovery experience
• Energy litigation and/or energy regulatory experience preferred
• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials
• Admitted in Texas or in the process of admission

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

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 4-7 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 energy litigation and/or energy regulatory 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.

• Resume / CV
• Unofficial Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample
• Cover Letter (encouraged but not required)

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.