Mid-Level Associate - Litigation

100KCrossing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

100KCrossing is seeking a dedicated Litigation Associate to join our growing legal team in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will bring 2nd chair trial experience with a focus on insurance defense and transportation law, and possess excellent communication and drafting skills.

You will manage a complex caseload with support from senior trial counsel, handling depositions, pleadings, motions, and discovery while ensuring meticulous documentation and client updates.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Prior experience in a law office preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in litigation processes and legal drafting.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate effectively for clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex cases with potential trial and aim for favorable outcomes.
• Take and defend trial depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Assist in settlements negotiations and client representations in court.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and prepare for trials.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure up-to-date documentation.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
• Participate in client meetings and trial material preparation.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal writing

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Litigation Associate to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a charming personality with 2nd chair trial experience, with an emphasis on insurance defense and transportation law. This role requires exceptional communication skills. The Litigation Associate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities for a complex caseload, with the assistance of senior trial counsel.

Duties

• Develop complex cases with the understanding trial may be required and every trial must be won.
• Take and defend trial depositions.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Assist in the negotiation of settlements and represent clients in court proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and prepare for trials.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure all documentation is up-to-date.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide updates on case progress and gather necessary information.
• Participate in client meetings and assist in the preparation of trial materials.

Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Prior experience in a law office environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in litigation processes and legal drafting.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate effectively for clients.
• Excellent writing skills with a keen attention to detail in legal documentation.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance