Litigation Partner or Of Counsel

Jobot; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is recruiting senior litigators for a national law firm with opportunities in New York and Dallas. The Dallas practice covers premises liability, hotels, and related insurance defense, while the New York practice focuses on litigation and insurance coverage.

The role requires active state admission, 7+ years (NY) or 8+ years (Dallas) of defense litigation experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to supervise associates.

Qualifications

• Active admission in the state of the selected office.
• 7+ years of litigation and/or insurance coverage experience; JD with strong academic credentials.
• Dallas: 8+ years of relevant defense litigation experience, trial and arbitration experience, and demonstrated attorney supervision.
• Dallas: ability to attend meetings and court appearances in Texas.
• Strong research, writing, judgment, communication, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy and handle court appearances, depositions, and substantive motion practice.
• Provide responsive advice, case assessments, and updates to clients.
• New York: draft coverage opinions, reservations of rights, and DISCLAIMERS.
• Dallas: handle defense matters involving hotels or managed properties, premises liability, commercial disputes, and related insurance matters.
• Dallas: supervise attorneys and bring trial and arbitration experience to active matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance coverage experience

Court appearances

Legal research

Client communications

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christina Finster.

Salary: $210,000 - $275,000 per year.

Base pay depends on experience, location, and job-related qualifications. Bonus eligibility and benefits are subject to the employer’s applicable plans.

Base compensation: New York: $210,000–$275,000. Dallas compensation to be discussed.

Work arrangement: Hybrid in both locations.

A bit about us

Our agency is recruiting senior litigators for a national law firm with distinct opportunities in New York and Dallas. The New York practice focuses on litigation and insurance coverage; Dallas focuses on hospitality, premises and general liability, commercial disputes, and related insurance defense.

Why join us

Direct client exposure, collaboration with experienced litigators, professional development, unlimited attorney PTO, comprehensive benefits, and discretionary and billable-hours-based bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy and handle court appearances, depositions, and substantive motion practice.
• Provide responsive advice, case assessments, and updates to clients.
• New York: draft coverage opinions, reservations of rights, and DISCLAIMERS.
• Dallas: handle defense matters involving hotels or managed properties, premises liability, commercial disputes, and related insurance matters.
• Dallas: supervise attorneys and bring trial and arbitration experience to active matters.

Requirements

• Active admission in the state of the selected office.
• New York: 7+ years of litigation and/or insurance coverage experience; JD with strong academic credentials.
• Dallas: 8+ years of relevant defense litigation experience, trial and arbitration experience, and demonstrated attorney supervision.
• Dallas: ability to attend meetings and court appearances in Texas.
• Strong research, writing, judgment, communication, and case management skills.
• Portable business is welcome but is not required for Dallas. New York book expectations will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Check

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.