Litigation Attorney - Commercial/Business

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Partnership track

Mentorship program

HR support

Job summary

Jobot in Dallas seeks a senior attorney with 7+ years of litigation experience to independently handle complex assignments, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other materials with appropriate partner oversight.

This role offers mentorship, a clear partnership track, strong firm resources, and a collaborative culture with growth opportunities across offices in the Dallas area.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing and research skills with excellent credentials.
• Experience in complex business disputes preferred.
• Sound professional judgment and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex litigation assignments with partner oversight
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other materials
• Analyze complex facts and legal issues; prepare high-quality written work
• Communicate directly with clients and colleagues
• Argue matters when needed
• Take ownership of significant work and manage deadlines independently
• Contribute to a collaborative team and grow the Dallas office

Skills

Strong writing

Research skills

Client communication

Deadline management

Job description

Job Details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Arpana Davis.

Salary: $180,000 - $280,000 per year.

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established, regionally expanding law firm known for the strength and expertise of its attorneys. The firm invests heavily in mentorship, training, and long-term development, with a single-tier partnership structure and a strong track record of promoting associates into partnership. It's a firm with robust internal resources, strong business development and marketing support, deep HR infrastructure, and reliable staff support, and associates consistently report high satisfaction and positive feedback about their experience there.

Why join us

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Robust firm resources - business development and marketing support, including direct partner involvement in client pitches and introductions
• Strong HR infrastructure and staff support
• Structured mentorship and training programs
• Clear, single-tier partnership track with real advancement opportunity
• Collaborative culture with leadership opportunities within offices and practice groups
• Forward-looking, tech-forward approach, including active exploration of AI and data analytics in legal practice
• Customized onboarding/integration plan with senior leadership involvement
• Strong associate satisfaction - consistently positive internal feedback
• Flexibility around in-office expectations

About the Position

The firm is seeking a senior attorney for its Litigation practice group in the Dallas office. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of litigation experience and the ability to independently handle complex litigation assignments, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive materials with appropriate partner oversight. This role is well suited for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, sophisticated litigation work, and the chance to contribute directly to the growth of a developing Dallas office.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex litigation assignments with partner oversight
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive litigation materials
• Analyze complex facts and legal issues and prepare high-quality written work product
• Communicate directly with clients and colleagues
• Argue matters when needed
• Take ownership of significant work, exercise sound judgment, and manage deadlines independently
• Contribute to a highly collaborative team environment and the continued growth of the Dallas office

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience
• Strong writing and research skills, with excellent academic credentials
• Experience in commercial, financial services, banking, real estate, bankruptcy-related, or other complex business disputes preferred but not required
• Sound professional judgment, responsiveness, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.