Litigation Associate Attorney

dfwHR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k employer contributions

Mentorship program

Bonuses for performance

Job summary

dfwHR represents a boutique law firm in Dallas seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney (3–5 years). The role offers meaningful courtroom experience, direct mentorship from seasoned trial lawyers, and a long-term career path in a collaborative litigation practice.

Associates work closely with partners from the outset, handle diverse commercial and civil matters, draft pleadings and motions, participate in depositions and hearings, and take increasing responsibility while building

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• Approximately 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience handling business disputes, contract litigation, commercial real estate litigation, construction litigation, or other complex civil litigation matters.
• Looking to gain experience preparing for trial and participating in hearings, depositions, mediations, or trial proceedings.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with experience managing multiple litigation matters simultaneously.
• Desire to develop as a trial attorney within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse commercial litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the courts.
• Assist with and, when appropriate, take an active role in bench and jury trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys while progressively assuming greater responsibility for client matters.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients through practical, business-focused legal counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Organization

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor

Texas license

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney (3–5 Years) Dallas, Texas Our client has an opening for a Litigation Associate Attorney for their highly respected boutique law firm in Dallas. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful courtroom experience, direct mentorship from experienced trial lawyers, and a long-term career with a collaborative litigation practice. This firm represents businesses, commercial property owners, developers, investors, and other organizations in a broad range of complex commercial and civil litigation matters. Associates work closely with partners from the outset, receive substantial client interaction, and are encouraged to take ownership of their cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse commercial litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the courts
• Assist with and, when appropriate, take an active role in bench and jury trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys while progressively assuming greater responsibility for client matters
• Develop trusted relationships with clients through practical, business-focused legal counsel

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Texas
• Approximately 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience handling business disputes, contract litigation, commercial real estate litigation, construction litigation, or other complex civil litigation matters
• Looking to gain experience preparing for trial and participating in hearings, depositions, mediations, or trial proceedings
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Strong organizational abilities with experience managing multiple litigation matters simultaneously
• Desire to develop as a trial attorney within a collaborative environment

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This is not a document-review or back-office litigation role. The firm provides associates with meaningful responsibility, direct access to experienced litigators and shareholders, and the opportunity to develop courtroom and client-management skills early in their careers. The partners are committed to mentoring attorneys who want to build long-term litigation practices and become trusted advisors to their clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Additional incentive compensation for originating new client relationships
• Reasonable billable expectation of approximately 150 billable hours per month
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k employer contributions
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship and professional development