Senior Litigation Associate - Dallas, TX

Phelps; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Dunbar LLP in Dallas, TX seeks a senior attorney for its Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of litigation experience and the ability to independently handle complex assignments, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive materials with partner oversight.

We value strong writing, practical judgment, responsiveness, and professionalism, and offer meaningful responsibility in a collaborative team setting as the firm grows

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience with the ability to handle complex assignments.
• Strong writing and research skills with excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Manage deadlines and work with partners to ensure quality submissions.
• Contribute to a collaborative Dallas office environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Client communication

Deadline management

Job description

1249

Associate

Dallas

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Legal

Phelps Dunbar is seeking a senior attorney for the Litigation Practice Group in its Dallas, Texas office. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of litigation experience and the ability to independently handle complex litigation assignments, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive litigation materials, with appropriate partner oversight.

We are looking for an attorney who can take ownership of significant work, exercise sound judgment, manage deadlines, and contribute to a highly collaborative team environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable analyzing complex facts and legal issues, preparing written work product, communicating with clients and colleagues, and arguing appropriate matters when needed.

Our team values strong writing, practical judgment, responsiveness, and professionalism. This role is well suited for a lawyer who wants meaningful responsibility, sophisticated litigation work, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Dallas office.

Our success is based on the expertise of our lawyers. As Phelps Dunbar expands regionally, we look to hire bright, energetic, and motivated attorneys with excellent academic credentials, legal abilities, and professional judgment. The Firm offers attorneys exceptional opportunities and resources to help them learn, grow, and develop in the practice of law. As our attorneys progress throughout their careers, we recognize the importance of maintaining our standards of excellence through mentoring, training, and team building.

Must have strong writing and research skills with excellent academic credentials.

Litigation experience in commercial, financial services, banking, real estate, bankruptcy-related, or other complex business disputes is preferred but not required.