Litigation Attorney - Associates and Partner

Tulsa County Bar Association; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to handle sophisticatedLit

Job summary

Franden Farris Quillin Goodnight Roberts + Ward, PLLP seeks a motivated Litigation Defense Attorney to join its growing team in Tulsa, OK. The role handles a broad civil docket, including trucking, personal injury, contracts, employment, and professional liability matters, from inception through appeal.

The attorney will manage cases, draft pleadings and motions, conduct extensive discovery, and appear in court, mediations, and arbitrations.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Oklahoma bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience.
• Strong deposition, litigation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure and evidence.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and appellate briefs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Team-oriented professional committed to outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Develop and implement effective defense strategies tailored to individual cases and client objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trials.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the judiciary.
• Independently manage a caseload while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient and effective case management.
• Analyze legal and factual issues to provide strategic recommendations and favorable case outcomes.

Skills

Deposition skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Job Details – Litigation Attorney – Associates and Partner

Employer:

Franden Farris Quillin Goodnight Roberts + Ward, PLLP

Location:

Tulsa, OK

Work Experience:

2+ to 5 Years

Education Level:

J. D.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Litigation Defense Attorney to join our growing legal team. This position offers the opportunity to represent clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including trucking and transportation claims, personal injury, property damage, contract disputes, employment, and professional liability cases. The successful candidate will manage cases from inception through resolution, including trial and appellate work, while providing exceptional legal counsel and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Develop and implement effective defense strategies tailored to individual cases and client objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trials.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the judiciary.
• Independently manage a caseload while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient and effective case management.
• Analyze legal and factual issues to provide strategic recommendations and favorable case outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Oklahoma and membership in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association (OBA).
• Minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Strong deposition, litigation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal rules of civil procedure and evidence.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and appellate briefs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented professional committed to outstanding client service.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation matters and gain meaningful courtroom experience.

Required Experience

Minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Anderson

Firm: Franden Farris Quillin Goodnight Roberts + Ward, PLLP

Phone: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]