Senior Litigation Attorney

gpac; Duncanville (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship

Benefits and retirement plan

Partnership potential

Job summary

The Dallas-based litigation firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join its commercial litigation practice. This role requires independent handling of sophisticated matters, mentorship of junior attorneys, and direct client contact in a full-time, in-office capacity.

The position offers market-competitive compensation with generous performance-based bonuses and clear long-term growth with partnership potential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas law license.
• 8+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong drafting and motion practice skills.
• Experience with insurance coverage disputes preferred.
• Trial, arbitration, mediation, or appellate experience.
• Ability to manage a demanding docket independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses, including experts.
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys.
• Maintain client relationships and provide strategic guidance.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Drafting and motions

Docket management

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

I am working directly with the leadership of a well-established Dallas-based litigation law firm representing middle-market businesses, insurers, real estate stakeholders, and capital providers. The firm handles complex commercial and insurance-related disputes and offers a collaborative, business-focused environment with direct partner interaction.

About The Role

The firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join its commercial litigation practice. This role is well-suited for an attorney who can independently manage sophisticated matters while mentoring junior attorneys and maintaining direct client contact.

This is a full-time, in-office position with meaningful responsibility and a clear path for long-term growth.

The salary for this role will be market-competitive and commensurate with experience, with generous performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses, including experts
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys
• Maintain client relationships and provide strategic guidance

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas law license
• 8+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Strong drafting and motion practice skills
• Experience with insurance coverage disputes preferred
• Trial, arbitration, mediation, or appellate experience
• Solid understanding of financial and business-entity issues
• Ability to manage a demanding docket independently

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay is competitive and at the top of the market for an individual with similar experience
• Business development mentorship and client exposure
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan
• Long-term growth and partnership potential

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.