Mid-Level Litigation Associate

McGuireWoods LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit bonus opportunities

Billable hours credit for pro bono work

Job summary

The Dallas office of McGuireWoods LLP seeks an Associate to join its Litigation Department. The role involves high-stakes commercial litigation and requires candidates with 3-5 years of experience from a first-tier law firm.

Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, a solid academic record, and a Texas State Bar qualification. The firm offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for merit bonuses and pro bono work.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a first-tier law firm.
• Experience handling sophisticated litigation cases.
• Judicial law clerk experience is highly valued.
• Ability to interact with clients and legal teams.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Join a team tackling high-stakes commercial litigation.
• Deliver strategic advocacy on high-profile matters.

Skills

Experience in first-tier law firm

Handling complex litigation

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent writing skills

Oral communication skills

Familiarity with technology platforms

Education

Strong academic record

Texas State Bar qualification

Tools

Harvey AI

Job description

Job Description

The Dallas office of McGuireWoods seeks an Associate to join its Litigation Department.

Join a nationally recognized team tackling high‑stakes commercial litigation, enforcement actions, and class actions for leading financial institutions and corporations—delivering strategic, results‑driven advocacy on matters that make headlines.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers its attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, the firm focuses on meaningful support for its lawyers in their careers.

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Job Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have 3‑5 years of experience in a first‑tier law firm.
• Experience handling sophisticated litigation, including large exposure cases.
• Judicial law clerk is highly valued. Candidates considering post‑clerkship opportunities are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams.
• Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms. Our attorneys leverage Harvey AI to accelerate research, streamline document drafting, and enhance analytical work.
• Texas State Bar is required.