General Liability Attorney

Southwest Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Search is looking for a General Liability Attorney to join their team in Downtown Dallas. This position is ideal for an attorney early in their career who is eager for professional growth in defense litigation.

The role will involve managing a litigation caseload and representing clients across various civil defense claims, with an emphasis on general liability and insurance defense. Prior experience and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of defense litigation experience required.
• Experience in general liability and insurance defense preferred.
• Experience handling discovery and motions necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload, from beginning to end.
• Represent clients in civil defense litigation claims.
• Handle court appearances and conduct depositions.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Texas

Job description

We are seeking a General Liability Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals with an office located in Downtown Dallas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney early in their career seeking professional growth. The Associate will gain exposure to practice areas including general liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation, premises & product liability, property rights, transportation and labor & employment litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Texas
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience handling general liability, premises & product liability, transportation, property rights, employment litigation and insurance defense
• Superior communication, writing, and research skills
• Experience handling discovery and motions
• Experience handling court appearances and depositions

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Represent clients in a wide range of civil defense litigation claims
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and conduct depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports