Associate Attorney Litigation
Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting · Dallas, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$83k/yrFull-time
About the role
This is a strong opportunity for a junior attorney who is hungry for substantive responsibility and courtroom experience. The position offers exposure to the full lifecycle of plaintiff-side matters rather than limiting the Associate to research and drafting. The firm offers a collaborative, family-oriented working environment and is adding to its legal team due to increased workload and upcoming trials.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate potential breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA claims by reviewing purchase documents, repair histories, warranties, and other supporting materials.
- Communicate directly with prospective clients to understand their circumstances, evaluate potential claims, explain the legal process, and establish the attorney-client relationship.
- Manage qualified matters from initial evaluation through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial.
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments.
- Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Work closely with senior attorneys on case evaluation, litigation strategy, and case development.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date case files.
- Participate in regular attorney and case-strategy meetings.
- Track case activity, results, and client-service metrics.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
- 1-3 years of plaintiff-side legal experience preferred; candidates with less experience will also be considered.
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Strong interest in developing hands-on litigation and trial experience.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Personable, confident, and empathetic when working directly with clients.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate facts and supporting documentation.
- Creative and strategic approach to evaluating potential claims and developing cases.
- Comfortable working in a highly client-facing environment.
- Able to learn new technology and software quickly.
- Collaborative and comfortable working within established processes and procedures.
- Passing the Uniform Bar Examination is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- No billable-hour requirement at this time
Pay
$83,000 annual base salary + trial incentives
Schedule
Location: Dallas, TX • Position Type: Full-Time | 100% In‑Office • Start: ASAP