Trial-Ready Litigator: Large-Case Defense & Depositions

Hartline Barger, LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses up to $10,000

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

HDHP with employer HSA contribution

401(k) with employer match

Parking in adjacent garage paid by the

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Hartline Barger LLP in Dallas, TX seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with three or more years of civil litigation experience and active Texas admission. The role emphasizes trial work across personal injury, product liability, and commercial matters, with opportunities to serve as first or second chair at trial.

You will manage own caseload from inception through trial, handle depositions, work with experts, and communicate with clients while meeting billing expectations, including quarterly

Qualifications

• Three or more years of civil litigation experience and admission to the Texas Bar.
• Billing at least 2,000 billable hours per year.
• In-office for first 90 days with hybrid schedule offered thereafter.
• Bonus potential up to $10,000 quarterly based on billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from inception through trial or resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and work with retained and opposing experts.
• Serve as primary client contact and ensure compliance with outside counsel guidelines.
• Contribute to trial advocacy as first or second chair.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Take and defend depositions

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Hartline Barger LLP in Dallas, TX seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with three or more years of civil litigation experience and active Texas admission. The role emphasizes trial work across personal injury, product liability, and commercial matters, with opportunities to serve as first or second chair at trial.

You will manage own caseload from inception through trial, handle depositions, work with experts, and communicate with clients while meeting billing expectations, including quarterly