Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate (Dallas)

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience in a top-tier firm to join our Finance & Restructuring group. The role requires excellent writing, strong academics, and the ability to manage complex matters from pre-suit through trial, including discovery and motion practice.

Our policy calls for three days per week in-office, with in-person appearances for court events, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience at an Am Law 100 firm.
• Excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage complex matters from pre-suit through trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation from pre-suit through trial, including developing and executing discovery strategies and drafting persuasive briefs and memoranda.
• Draft and argue motions, take and defend fact and expert depositions, prepare witnesses, and coordinate deadlines and client communications.
• Provide strategic counsel and recommendations to clients while ensuring in-person appearances for court proceedings, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent writing

Attention to detail

Job description

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience in a top-tier firm to join our Finance & Restructuring group. The role requires excellent writing, strong academics, and the ability to manage complex matters from pre-suit through trial, including discovery and motion practice.

Our policy calls for three days per week in-office, with in-person appearances for court events, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings.