Litigation Associate

Upperline Legal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Upperline Legal in Dallas, TX is seeking a 2-4 year Complex Commercial Litigation Associate to support its securities litigation, SEC enforcement, class actions and product liability practices. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing for depositions, and briefing motions in a busy large-firm setting.

Strong academics and writing skills are required; a clerkship with a federal court is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills are required.
• A former clerkship with a federal district court or circuit judge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, conduct discovery, prepare for depositions, and briefing motions in a large, busy litigation practice setting.

Skills

Pleading drafting

Discovery

Deposition prep

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client is an AmLaw 15/Vault 50 law firm in Dallas, Texas seeking to hire a 2-4 year Complex Commercial Litigation Associate supporting its securities litigation, SEC enforcement, class actions, product liability practices.

Necessary experience includes drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing for depositions, and briefing motions in a large law firm/busy litigation practice setting.

Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills are required. A former clerkship with a federal district court or circuit judge is a plus.

Compensation: Cravath base and bonus scale

Billable hours: 2000

Must be licensed to practice in Texas or have the ability to waive in. Must have at least 18 months experience practicing law.