Litigation Associate — Civil & Insurance Defense

Partners Legal Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative culture

Long-term career growth

Dallas office environment

Job summary

Partners Legal Search in Dallas seeks an Associate Attorney with civil and general litigation experience, including insurance defense. Join a well-established Texas firm known for its litigation excellence and collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate will handle matters from intake through resolution, develop litigation strategies, and gain hands-on courtroom experience while supporting a growing practice in personal injury, product liability, and related defense areas. Texas bar required.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience in civil litigation or insurance defense is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a civil litigation caseload from initial intake through resolution.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure in litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions, legal research, and case analysis.
• Prepare for court appearances, hearings, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings.
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments, strategy, and status updates.
• Handle client reporting, billing, budgeting, and case management requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local procedural rules.
• Travel occasionally as required for case-related matters.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Attention to deadlines

Education

Texas Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Partners Legal Search in Dallas seeks an Associate Attorney with civil and general litigation experience, including insurance defense. Join a well-established Texas firm known for its litigation excellence and collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate will handle matters from intake through resolution, develop litigation strategies, and gain hands-on courtroom experience while supporting a growing practice in personal injury, product liability, and related defense areas. Texas bar required.