Litigation Associate

Lateral Link; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship from experienced litigators

Fast-growth environment

National platform with Dallas presence

Job summary

Lateral Link is assisting a well-regarded national law firm in Dallas in its search for a mid-to-senior Commercial Litigation Associate.

The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated commercial disputes, manage depositions, court appearances, and motions with mentorship and a clear path to partnership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial/complex litigation experience.
• Strong deposition and courtroom experience.
• Ability to independently run case components.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of matters, including depositions and court appearances.
• Manage motion practice and strategy.
• Direct client management and communications.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition

Courtroom experience

Case management

Job description

Lateral Link is assisting a well-regarded national law firm with a search for a mid-to-senior level Commercial Litigation Associate in Dallas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-performing litigation team. The practice is extremely busy and continues to expand due to demand. The team handles sophisticated complex commercial disputes and is seeking attorneys with strong hands‑on litigation experience who can take ownership of matters, including depositions, court appearances, motion practice, strategy, and client management.

The group is known for being collaborative, entrepreneurial, and non‑traditional in the best way, while still offering sophisticated work, strong mentorship, and a clear path to partnership.

What You Get:

• Hybrid schedule (only 1–2 days in office)
• Meaningful responsibility and direct partner access
• Fast‑paced team with strong growth momentum
• Excellent mentorship from respected litigators
• National platform with growing Dallas presence

Ideal Background:

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial / complex litigation experience
• Strong deposition and courtroom experience
• Ability to independently run case components

The team is especially interested in candidates from litigation‑focused practices who want more sophisticated work, stronger upward mobility, and a long‑term platform. If interested, please apply here or reach out directly to me at [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.