Litigation Attorney

Watson, Caraway, Luningham, Bradley & Trammell L.L.P.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson, Caraway, Luningham, Bradley & Trammell, LLP, a well-established AV-rated civil defense litigation firm in the DFW area, has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 5–10 years of civil litigation experience at our downtown Fort Worth office.

The ideal candidate will handle a diverse range of cases, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of independently managing all aspects of the litigation process, including discovery, depositions, hearings,

Qualifications

• 5–10 years civil litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of the litigation process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and responding to written discovery
• Taking and defending oral depositions
• Participating in hearings and other court proceedings
• Preparing pleadings, dispositive motions, responses, and legal briefs
• Conducting complex legal research and analysis
• Evaluating liability and damages and preparing case assessments
• Managing case files and litigation deadlines
• Preparing detailed status reports and correspondence for clients and insurance carriers
• Communicating effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and the court

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Job description

Watson, Caraway, Luningham, Bradley & Trammell, LLP is a well-established, AV-Rated civil defense litigation firm located in the DFW Metroplex. Our downtown Fort Worth office has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Associate with 5-10 years of civil litigation experience.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases involving varying subject matters and degrees of complexity. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished litigator with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to independently manage all aspects of the litigation process.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting and responding to written discovery
• Taking and defending oral depositions
• Participating in hearings and other court proceedings
• Preparing pleadings, dispositive motions, responses, and legal briefs
• Conducting complex legal research and analysis
• Evaluating liability and damages and preparing case assessments
• Managing case files and litigation deadlines
• Preparing detailed status reports and correspondence for clients and insurance carriers
• Communicating effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and the court

The ideal candidate will have exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills, along with the ability to handle complex litigation matters with a high degree of independence and professionalism.