Associate Attorney - Dallas, TX

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About us

We are an established Texas litigation practice representing insurers, businesses, professionals, property owners, and transportation companies in sophisticated civil disputes. Our Dallas office handles a diverse range of matters in both state and federal courts, including insurance coverage, construction litigation, professional liability, commercial disputes, medical malpractice, premises liability, and high-exposure transportation cases. Our attorneys are known for providing practical legal guidance, developing thoughtful litigation strategies, and delivering strong advocacy throughout every stage of a matter.

Why join us?

• Work alongside experienced partners and senior attorneys on complex, high-value litigation
• Gain exposure to several sophisticated defense and commercial litigation practice areas
• Take an active role in case strategy, discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Handle meaningful responsibility while receiving support from an established litigation team
• Build direct relationships with insurers, businesses, professionals, and other organizational clients
• Develop both courtroom and client-advisory experience
• Join a collaborative Dallas-based legal team with opportunities for long-term professional growth

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join a busy Dallas litigation practice. This position is well suited for a Texas-licensed attorney with approximately 5–10 years of experience who has handled complex civil litigation or has a strong interest in expanding within one or more of the following areas:

• First-party and third-party insurance coverage
• Construction defect and construction litigation
• Professional liability
• Business and commercial litigation
• Medical malpractice
• Premises liability
• Trucking and transportation litigation

The attorney will work closely with partners and senior associates while managing substantive responsibilities throughout the life of each case.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with practical legal advice and strategic case guidance
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage issues, defenses, and potential exposure
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings
• Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution
• Manage discovery, experts, deadlines, and case-development strategy
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom advocacy
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, recommendations, and resolution strategy

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• Approximately 5–10 years of practicing attorney experience
• Civil litigation, insurance defense, commercial litigation, or related defense experience preferred
• Experience or demonstrated interest in one or more of the listed practice areas
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, mediation, and motion practice
• State and federal court experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and client-service abilities
• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively with a team

Pay

$140,000–$190,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and relevant practice-area background.