Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Fort Worth, TX seeks a litigation associate to handle a diverse caseload spanning general negligence, transportation and trucking, premises liability, and contract disputes.

You will work alongside experienced attorneys, gain meaningful responsibility, and have a clear path toward equity ownership. The firm values integrity, initiative, and professional development, with a comprehensive benefits package and strong client service reputation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Experience in employment law, professional liability defense, or insurance defense is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in general negligence, transportation/trucking, premises liability, insurance defense, and contract disputes.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide practical solutions.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare for hearings, depositions, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Manage multiple matters and priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Take ownership of assignments and contribute proactively to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Academic credentials

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Integrity

Attention to detail

Job description

• Join an established and highly respected law firm with a strong reputation for client service and professional excellence.
• Handle a diverse litigation caseload spanning general negligence, transportation and trucking, premises liability, insurance defense, and contract disputes.
• Gain meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience while working alongside experienced attorneys.
• Build a long-term career with a clear path toward equity ownership.
• Work in a collaborative, transparent environment that values integrity, initiative, and professional development.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development assistance.

Location

Fort Worth, Texas — a primarily on-site role with an initial five-day-a-week in-office schedule for the first two months, followed by at least three days per week in the office.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and have 1+ years of litigation experience. Strong legal research and writing skills and strong academic credentials are required.

About Us

We are an established midsize law firm serving a diverse group of individuals, businesses, and organizations across a broad range of legal matters. Our team combines sophisticated legal experience with a collaborative, client-focused approach, giving attorneys the opportunity to take on meaningful work and grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage and contribute to a diverse caseload involving general negligence, transportation and trucking litigation, premises liability, insurance defense, and contract disputes.
• Conduct legal research and develop thoughtful, well-supported litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide practical solutions.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare for hearings, depositions, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Manage multiple matters and priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Take ownership of assignments and contribute proactively to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Employment law, professional liability defense, or insurance defense experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive litigation work, learn from experienced attorneys, and build a career rather than simply take another job. Our collaborative and transparent culture encourages attorneys to take ownership, develop professionally, and grow into greater responsibility. For attorneys looking for a long-term path, the opportunity for equity ownership makes this an especially compelling career move.