Managing Attorney

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Our client, a growing Dallas litigation firm, is seeking an accomplished Managing Attorney to serve as the Founder/CEO’s number two legal leader. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing legal strategy, case progression, attorney development, staffing, and team performance.

This role requires strong leadership, the ability to balance production with firm management, and a track record of guiding a litigation practice toward growth and high performance in real estate, title claims,

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–18 years of litigation experience.
• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• First-chair trial experience or significant courtroom responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop attorneys and paralegals across the practice.
• Oversee case strategy, deadlines, work quality, trial readiness, and legal risk.
• Conduct structured case reviews and ensure matters continue progressing.
• Manage staffing, capacity, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Coach attorneys, provide direct feedback, and address performance issues.
• Participate in attorney hiring, evaluations, staffing, and development.
• Establish consistent legal standards and decision-making processes.
• Support improved legal workflows, technology, and responsible AI adoption.
• Maintain 1,100+ annual production hours, with a 1,200-hour target.

Skills

Litigation leadership

First-chair trial

Team development

Staffing management

Strategic planning

Dallas market presence

Job description

MANAGING ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION

Location: Dallas, TX | On-Site with Hybrid Potential

Base Salary: $200,000–$215,000

Bonus: $35,000 Target | Up to $55,000

Experience: 10–18 Years of Litigation Experience

Career Path: Managing Partner Opportunity Within 12–18 Months

Requirement: Active Texas Law License

Position Overview

Our client, a growing Dallas litigation firm, is seeking an accomplished Managing Attorney to serve as the Founder/CEO’s number two legal leader.

This is a hands‑on leadership role overseeing legal strategy, case progression, attorney development, staffing, and team performance, with a defined path to Managing Partner.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop attorneys and paralegals across the practice.
• Oversee case strategy, deadlines, work quality, trial readiness, and legal risk.
• Conduct structured case reviews and ensure matters continue progressing.
• Manage staffing, capacity, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Coach attorneys, provide direct feedback, and address performance issues.
• Participate in attorney hiring, evaluations, staffing, and development.
• Establish consistent legal standards and decision‑making processes.
• Support improved legal workflows, technology, and responsible AI adoption.
• Maintain 1,100+ annual production hours, with a 1,200-hour target.

What You’ll Bring

• Approximately 10–18 years of litigation experience.
• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• Strong civil litigation background in real estate, title claims, commercial, construction, insurance defense, or related disputes.
• First‑chair trial experience or significant courtroom responsibility.
• Proven experience supervising and developing multiple attorneys.
• Strong leadership, delegation, legal judgment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance personal legal production with firm leadership responsibilities.
• Dallas‑Fort Worth market presence or ability to credibly work within DFW.

Compensation & Benefits

• $200,000–$215,000 base salary.
• $35,000 target annual bonus; up to $55,000 for exceptional performance.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Potential hybrid schedule following successful onboarding.

WHY JOIN?

• Defined path to Managing Partner within 12–18 months.
• Serve as a key legal leadership partner to the Founder/CEO.
• Direct influence over the firm's attorneys, strategy, and growth.
• Opportunity to help build a high‑performing, scalable litigation practice.