Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Plano is seeking an associate to join its litigation group. The firm values a concise, aggressive approach to trial work and offers a platform with substantial resources and a broad client base.

Candidates must have at least three years of meaningful litigation experience, be admitted in Good Standing to the State Bar of Texas, and possess strong oral and written advocacy, with demonstrated case management and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of meaningful litigation experience in a mid-size to large law firm setting or equivalent trial experience.
• Experience in personal injury, products liability or insurance defense litigation is a plus but not required.
• Admitted in Good Standing to the State Bar of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation matters with strong oral and written advocacy.
• Collaborate with partners to develop and execute case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Case management

Job description

Are you looking to join a tenured team at an AmLaw 100 firm? Nelson Mullins is seeking an associate to join its litigation group in its Plano office.

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex office is growing into a full-service office and has doubled in size since opening just over two years ago. The office features partners with experience in banking, mergers & acquisitions, product liability, commercial litigation, real estate, finance, and corporate legal matters. While many members of the two Dallas offices regularly represent some of the world’s largest automotive makers and other product manufacturers throughout the U.S., other members represent banks, lenders, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all shapes and sizes.

All applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and a copy of their law school transcript.

You have at least three years of meaningful litigation experience in a mid-size to large law firm setting, or a similar level of trial experience in other settings. Experience in the area of personal injury, products liability or insurance defense litigation is a plus but not a requirement. You possess exceptional oral and written advocacy skills with strong academic credentials. You are adept in case management and are ready to take the lead. You are admitted in Good Standing to the State Bar of Texas.

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.