Litigation Defense Attorney

BCL Legal; Fort Worth, Arlington (TX, TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Fort Worth seeks an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in litigation defense. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, engaging in complex defense matters, and requires a minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation experience. Competitive compensation, bonuses, and various benefits are offered, alongside significant opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ personal injury litigation experience on the defense side.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Organized and able to manage multiple matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda.
• Handle written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case evaluations.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Attend mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate closely with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

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Associate Attorney – Litigation Defense – Fort Worth

National Law Firm – Broad Caseload – Career Growth

BCL Legal is partnering with a leading national litigation defense firm seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Fort Worth team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of complex defense matters in both state and federal courts, within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

The Firm

This well-established national firm has a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results for its clients, while fostering a positive and collegial culture for its attorneys. With offices across the country and steady growth, the firm offers the resources of a national platform alongside the feel of a close-knit local team.

The Role

Working alongside experienced partners, you will manage a substantial caseload covering personal injury and other general defense litigation matters. Responsibilities include:

- Drafting pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda

- Handling written discovery and dispositive motions

- Conducting legal research and preparing case evaluations

- Taking and defending depositions of parties and witnesses

- Attending mediations, hearings, and trials

- Collaborating closely with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel

The Candidate

- Minimum 3 years’ personal injury litigation experience on the defense side

- Strong research, analytical, and advocacy skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters effectively

On Offer

- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities

- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)

- Significant opportunities for professional development and advancement

- Supportive environment with direct partner mentorship and client contact

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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