Trial Attorney

LeoForce; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and firm holidays

Continuing legal education opportuni­t

Professional development and liderança

Job summary

LeoForce, a prominent litigation firm, seeks a Senior Trial Counsel in Texas to lead jury and bench trials, develop strategy, and mentor junior attorneys. The role emphasizes trial execution and courtroom excellence within a growing practice.

The candidate should hold a Texas license, possess extensive first-chair trial experience, and demonstrate strong analytical and persuasive abilities. Extensive litigation leadership opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 15–20 first-chair or substantial trial experiences to verdict.
• Proven success in jury and bench trials.
• Exceptional courtroom presence, advocacy, and persuasion skills.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and develop less-experienced attorneys.
• Strong analytical, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead trial counsel in jury and bench trials.
• Develop and execute trial strategy from case assignment through verdict.
• Prepare opening statements, witness examinations, evidentiary presentations, and closing arguments.
• Mentor and train associate attorneys in courtroom advocacy, trial preparation, and presentation skills.
• Conduct mock trials, trial workshops, and courtroom strategy sessions.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to prepare cases for trial while remaining focused on trial execution.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Jury trials

Leadership mentoring

Texas bar license

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead trial counsel in jury and bench trials.
• Develop and execute trial strategy from case assignment through verdict.
• Prepare opening statements, witness examinations, evidentiary presentations, and closing arguments.
• Mentor and train associate attorneys in courtroom advocacy, trial preparation, and presentation skills.
• Conduct mock trials, trial workshops, and courtroom strategy sessions.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to prepare cases for trial while remaining focused on trial execution.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of 15–20 first-chair or substantial trial experiences to verdict.
• Demonstrated success in jury and bench trials.
• Exceptional courtroom presence, advocacy, and persuasion skills.
• Strong ability to teach, mentor, and develop less-experienced attorneys.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Civil litigation and jury trial experience.
• Experience training or supervising attorneys.
• Proven record of obtaining favorable trial outcomes.

What Makes This Role Different

• Conduct trials as lead counsel.
• Train and mentor associate attorneys for courtroom success.

Will not be responsible for:

• Discovery
• Depositions
• Mediations
• Routine case management

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $180,000–$200,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Continuing legal education opportunities
• Professional development and leadership role within a growing litigation practice

A bit about us:

We are a large contingency based law firm with 20+ locations across Texas.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Continuing legal education opportunities
• Professional development and leadership role within a growing litigation practice