Junior General Liability Attorney — Dallas Defense & Growth

Southwest Search LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Search LLC in Dallas seeks a General Liability Attorney to join our team of professionals in Downtown Dallas. Early in their career, the Associate will gain exposure to general liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation, and related areas, with opportunities to develop trial and deposition skills.

You will independently manage a civil defense caseload, work with Partners, handle court appearances and depositions, and keep clients informed with status reports.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• At least 2 years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience in general liability, premises and product liability, transportation, property rights, and employment litigation.
• Strong written and oral communication, and legal research skills.
• Experience handling discovery and motions.
• Experience handling court appearances and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a civil defense litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Represent clients in a broad range of civil defense matters.
• Collaborate with Partners on legal matters and strategies.
• Appear in court and conduct depositions as needed.
• Provide clients with regular status updates.

Skills

Defense litigation

Client communication

Legal research

Court appearances & depositions

Education

JD from Accredited Law School

Job description

Southwest Search LLC in Dallas seeks a General Liability Attorney to join our team of professionals in Downtown Dallas. Early in their career, the Associate will gain exposure to general liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation, and related areas, with opportunities to develop trial and deposition skills.

You will independently manage a civil defense caseload, work with Partners, handle court appearances and depositions, and keep clients informed with status reports.