Experienced Civil Defense Litigation Associate

Watson, Caraway, Luningham, Bradley & Trammell L.L.P.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson, Caraway, Luningham, Bradley & Trammell, LLP, a well-established AV-rated civil defense litigation firm in the DFW area, has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 5–10 years of civil litigation experience at our downtown Fort Worth office.

The ideal candidate will handle a diverse range of cases, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of independently managing all aspects of the litigation process, including discovery, depositions, hearings,

Qualifications

• 5–10 years civil litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of the litigation process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and responding to written discovery
• Taking and defending oral depositions
• Participating in hearings and other court proceedings
• Preparing pleadings, dispositive motions, responses, and legal briefs
• Conducting complex legal research and analysis
• Evaluating liability and damages and preparing case assessments
• Managing case files and litigation deadlines
• Preparing detailed status reports and correspondence for clients and insurance carriers
• Communicating effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and the court

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Job description

Watson, Caraway, Luningham, Bradley & Trammell, LLP, a well-established AV-rated civil defense litigation firm in the DFW area, has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 5–10 years of civil litigation experience at our downtown Fort Worth office.

The ideal candidate will handle a diverse range of cases, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of independently managing all aspects of the litigation process, including discovery, depositions, hearings,