Junior Commercial Litigation Associate

Australia-Employment; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work alongside trial attorneys

Exposure to complex disputes

Meaningful responsibility early in the

Opportunity to develop advocacy skills

Collaborative, high-performing team

Direct interaction with partners

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Jobot in Dallas seeks a junior Commercial Litigation Associate with 1–2 years of experience to join its litigation team. You will work closely with senior attorneys and partners on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial disputes, gaining meaningful responsibility early in your career.

The role offers an on-site, permanent position with competitive compensation and benefits, and a collaborative, high-performing environment that supports development into an exceptional advocate.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience practicing commercial litigation.
• Graduate of a top-tier law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience at a highly regarded law firm preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with complex commercial disputes, business litigation or related matters.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Texas Bar admission in good standing.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on complex matters while taking on increasing responsibility as experience develops.
• Not a role where junior associates only handle research; candidates should be intellectually curious, motivated, and developing into strong commercial litigators.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Top-tier law school

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Junior Commercial Litigation Associate

$160000 - $210000 per year | Dallas, TX | On-site | Permanent

A highly respected Dallas litigation boutique is seeking a 1–2 year Commercial Litigation Associate

A bit about us:

A highly respected Dallas litigation boutique is seeking a 1–2 year Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney who wants to work alongside accomplished trial lawyers and gain meaningful experience on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial disputes.

The firm has a strong reputation for handling complex litigation and is known for its trial-focused approach, sophisticated client base, and commitment to developing attorneys into exceptional advocates.

Why join us?

• Work alongside highly regarded trial attorneys
• Exposure to sophisticated commercial disputes and complex litigation
• Meaningful responsibility early in your career
• Strong platform for developing courtroom and advocacy skills
• Collaborative, high-performing environment
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced partners
• Competitive compensation and benefits

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of commercial litigation experience from a well-regarded law firm and a strong academic background. This attorney will work closely with senior attorneys and partners on complex matters while taking on increasing responsibility as their experience develops.

This is not a role where junior associates are expected to simply handle research and document review. The firm is looking for attorneys who are intellectually curious, motivated, and interested in developing into strong commercial litigators.

Job Details

Ideal Candidate

• 1–2 years of experience practicing commercial litigation
• Graduate of a top-tier law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience at a highly regarded law firm preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Experience with complex commercial disputes, business litigation or related matters
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments
• Texas Bar admission in good standing
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus, but not required

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