Senior Litigation Associate — Dallas

Trend Personnel; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 168,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Performance bonus

Signing bonus

Job summary

Trend Personnel represents a confidential Dallas law firm seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–5+ years of substantive litigation experience. The ideal candidate is licensed in Texas and will handle all phases of pretrial litigation, from intake to trial preparation.

This role offers a base salary range of $167,500–$227,500 annually plus a full benefits package and potential signing and performance bonuses; strong academic credentials and excellent writing and research skills are

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• At least three years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling matters through the major phases of pretrial litigation.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting substantive motions and briefs.
• Working knowledge of discovery procedures, document production, depositions, and hearing preparation.
• Strong academic record.Excellent judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments under demanding deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in prospective-client intake and initial case evaluation.
• Investigate facts and assist in developing case strategy.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare practical written analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Manage written discovery, document collection, review, production, and privilege analysis.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
• Interview clients, witnesses, custodians, and other individuals with relevant information.
• Work with expert witnesses, consultants, vendors, and e-discovery professionals.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, deadlines, risks, and next steps.
• Negotiate discovery matters and other case-related issues with opposing counsel.
• Maintain case calendars and manage court-imposed and client deadlines.Prepare witness outlines, exhibit lists, motions in limine, pretrial filings, and trial-readiness materials.
• Assist partners in evaluating settlement opportunities and preparing matters for trial.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of paralegals, legal assistants, and other support professionals when appropriate.
• Record time accurately and comply with applicable billing and client-service expectations.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Trend Personnel represents a confidential Dallas law firm seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–5+ years of substantive litigation experience. The ideal candidate is licensed in Texas and will handle all phases of pretrial litigation, from intake to trial preparation.

This role offers a base salary range of $167,500–$227,500 annually plus a full benefits package and potential signing and performance bonuses; strong academic credentials and excellent writing and research skills are