Senior Litigation Leader & Practice Builder

W3Global; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The W3Global Dallas-Fort Worth litigation practice seeks an experienced Managing Attorney to provide senior-level leadership, oversee attorney performance, and guide matter progression.

Reporting to firm leadership, the Managing Attorney will shape legal strategy, supervise attorneys and paralegals, monitor budgets, and drive process improvements while maintaining an active litigation practice. A path to Managing Partner is defined within 12–18 months based on performance.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–18 years of litigation experience.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day performance of attorneys and paralegals.
• Provide guidance on legal strategy, case progression, work quality, deadlines, and trial readiness.
• Conduct structured case reviews and ensure matters are progressing appropriately.
• Review substantive legal work and maintain consistent quality standards.
• Monitor deadlines, legal risks, staffing needs, workload, and matter budgets.
• Delegate work effectively among attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
• Coach and develop attorneys through regular feedback, mentoring, and performance management.
• Participate in attorney hiring, staffing, intake, and performance evaluation decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Performance management

Case strategy

Communication

Education

Active Texas Bar license

Job description

The W3Global Dallas-Fort Worth litigation practice seeks an experienced Managing Attorney to provide senior-level leadership, oversee attorney performance, and guide matter progression.

Reporting to firm leadership, the Managing Attorney will shape legal strategy, supervise attorneys and paralegals, monitor budgets, and drive process improvements while maintaining an active litigation practice. A path to Managing Partner is defined within 12–18 months based on performance.