Litigation Associate Attorney

Decker Jones, P.C.; Mansfield (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Leasor Crass, P.C. in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to represent Texas public school districts in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. You will manage cases from intake through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial, with three days in the office and two remote.

Travel statewide is required. The firm offers mentorship from experienced education law attorneys and a path for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience, including substantive discovery and motion practice.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Valid Texas driver's license and travel ability statewide.

Responsibilities

• Represent Texas public school districts in litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and argue motions and hearings.
• Advise district administrators on litigation risk and strategy and communicate case status clearly.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Job description

Leasor Crass, P.C. is a Texas education law firm that has exclusively represented public school districts since 2013. Our work is guided by a simple commitment: helping schools protect their mission so they can focus on students.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to represent Texas public school districts in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Working closely with the firm's partners, you will manage cases from intake through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial. This is a full time position based in our Mansfield office, with regular travel to client districts and courts across Texas. The firm has a hybrid office environment with three days in the office and two days working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent school districts in litigation involving employment, civil rights, constitutional claims, contracts, and tort matters in Texas state and federal courts;
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements;
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and argue motions and hearings;
• Conduct legal research on education law, governmental immunity, and related state and federal issues;
• Advise district administrators on litigation risk, document preservation, and strategy;
• Communicate case status clearly and promptly to insurance representatives and designated school district personnel;
• Track time accurately and maintain case files.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and meaningful work on behalf of Texas public schools. You will have direct mentorship from experienced education law attorneys and a path for professional growth.

Leasor Crass, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications Required

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• 1-3 years of litigation experience, including substantive discovery and motion practice
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Valid Texas driver's license and ability to travel to client districts and courts statewide

Preferred

• Experience in education law, public sector, governmental entity, or employment litigation
• Admission to practice in one or more U.S. District Courts in Texas
• First chair or second chair trial or hearing experience