Senior Litigation Attorney

Partners Legal Search; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Legal Search is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for a national law firm client in Dallas. This role offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week and significant case ownership throughout high-volume litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, Texas Bar, 7–10 years of litigation experience, and strong trial prep, research, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar membership required.
• 7–10 years of litigation experience.
• Significant trial preparation and courtroom experience.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Familiarity with e-discovery software and document-intensive litigation.
• Exceptional advocacy, legal research, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing litigation files and developing case strategy.
• Drafting and arguing substantive motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing matters for hearings, mediation, and trial.
• Conducting sophisticated legal research and analysis.
• Managing written and electronic discovery.
• Utilizing e-discovery platforms and technology.
• Preparing witnesses and experts.
• Negotiating settlements and evaluating potential exposure.
• Communicating directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments.
• Managing multiple active matters in a high-volume litigation environment.

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active Texas Bar membership

Trail preparation experience

Legal research and writing

Negotiation skills

Time management

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

e-discovery familiarity

Tools

e-discovery software

Job description

Our growing national law firm client is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice in Dallas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator looking to take on significant case responsibility, work directly with clients, and handle sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a hybrid schedule with the ability to work remotely two days per week.

Role Overview

The attorney will take an active role in managing litigation matters from strategy through resolution.

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing litigation files and developing case strategy
• Drafting and arguing substantive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing matters for hearings, mediation, and trial
• Conducting sophisticated legal research and analysis
• Managing written and electronic discovery
• Utilizing e-discovery platforms and technology
• Preparing witnesses and experts
• Negotiating settlements and evaluating potential exposure
• Communicating directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments
• Managing multiple active matters in a high-volume litigation environment

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar membership required
• 7-10 years of litigation experience
• Significant trial preparation and courtroom experience
• Experience with motion practice and depositions
• Familiarity with e-discovery software and document-intensive litigation
• Exceptional advocacy, legal research, writing, and negotiation skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established national law firm platform
• Hybrid schedule with two remote days per week
• Significant case ownership and autonomy
• Meaningful courtroom, deposition, and motion-practice experience
• Direct interaction with sophisticated clients
• Exposure to complex and high-volume litigation matters
• Strong platform for continued professional development and long-term career growth