Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Duties :

• Work in the Dallas office, but handle litigation in multiple counties
• Litigate cases in court, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients
• Represent clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings
• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials
• draft questions for depositions
• defend clients in depositions
• prepare arguments for hearings, pre-trial matters
• draft questions for trial witnesses
• draft pre-trial documents
• serve as first or second chair in trial
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in the case
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Texas State Bar Association for more than 2 years
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• manage daily tasks related to a litigation docket
• manage and oversee a litigation calendar
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Prior experience in litigation and negotiation is preferred

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney to join our team. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and paid lunch. If you are passionate about the law and have a desire to advocate for clients, we encourage you to apply.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected]

Job Types : Contract, Full-time

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• 401K Plan
• QSEHRA (after 90 days full-time employment)
• Paid lunches in office (discretionary)

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday
• Saturday and Sunday, on rare occasions

Supplemental pay types :

• Bonus opportunities

Experience :

• Litigation : 2 years plus (Required)
• Deposition - defended and taken
• Mediation - participated in
• Hearings - Summary Judgment or Motion to Dismiss
• Written discovery - drafted questions, objections and responses
• Trial experience (a plus)

Willingness to travel :

• 25% (Required)