Litigation Associate - Sexual Assault (Dallas)

CornerStone Staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Discretionary performance bonuses

Job summary

CornerStone Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney for sexual assault litigation in Dallas. You will manage plaintiff-side cases from discovery to trial preparation, handling sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.

This direct-hire, onsite role offers a competitive $145,000–$165,000 salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to lead case strategies within a collaborative civil litigation team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience, preferably involving sexual assault, personal injury, mass torts, or other complex litigation.
• Hands‑on experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and case management.
• Experience preparing cases for settlement negotiations and trial.
• Ability to manage multiple active cases and competing deadlines independently.
• Comfortable working with sensitive subject matter, including cases involving minors.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active Texas Bar membership in good standing preferred, subject to confirmation of licensing requirements.
• Experience with legal research platforms, electronic filing systems, and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil sexual assault and abuse cases through various stages of litigation, from filing through resolution or trial.
• Develop litigation strategies, conduct legal research, and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions, coordinate expert witnesses, and prepare cases for hearings and trial.
• Analyze medical records, investigative materials, and other evidence to support case development.
• Communicate with clients regarding case progress while maintaining sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Partner with attorneys and paralegals to manage deadlines, coordinate case activities, and advance litigation.

Skills

Plaintiff-side civil litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Motions & briefs

Trial preparation

Legal research

Case management

Sensitive subject matter handling

Texas Bar admission

Education

Texas Bar admission

Tools

Legal research platforms

Electronic filing systems

Case management software

Job description

CornerStone Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney for sexual assault litigation in Dallas. You will manage plaintiff-side cases from discovery to trial preparation, handling sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.

This direct-hire, onsite role offers a competitive $145,000–$165,000 salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to lead case strategies within a collaborative civil litigation team.