Litigation Attorney — Trial-Driven Plaintiff Advocate, Dallas

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a prominent national plaintiff’s law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This on-site Dallas position offers a path for growth within a busy trial-oriented firm devoted to strong client advocacy.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in a personal injury practice, strong writing and research skills, and experience preparing for trials. The firm provides competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Experience in trial preparation and handling depositions.
• Ability to manage docket from filing to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Deposition handling

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Our client, a prominent national plaintiff’s law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This on-site Dallas position offers a path for growth within a busy trial-oriented firm devoted to strong client advocacy.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in a personal injury practice, strong writing and research skills, and experience preparing for trials. The firm provides competitive compensation and benefits.