Litigation Attorney - Commercial/Business
7+ years of litigation experience | Dallas office | Single-tier partnership track
Salary: $180,000 - $280,000 per year
About the Firm
Our client is a well-established, regionally expanding law firm known for the strength and expertise of its attorneys. The firm invests heavily in mentorship, training, and long-term development, with a single-tier partnership structure and a strong track record of promoting associates into partnership. It's a firm with robust internal resources, strong business development and marketing support, deep HR infrastructure, and reliable staff support, and associates consistently report high satisfaction and positive feedback about their experience there.
About the Position
The firm is seeking a senior attorney for its Litigation practice group in the Dallas office. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of litigation experience and the ability to independently handle complex litigation assignments, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive materials with appropriate partner oversight. This role is well suited for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, sophisticated litigation work, and the chance to contribute directly to the growth of a developing Dallas office.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage complex litigation assignments with partner oversight
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive litigation materials
- Analyze complex facts and legal issues and prepare high-quality written work product
- Communicate directly with clients and colleagues
- Argue matters when needed
- Take ownership of significant work, exercise sound judgment, and manage deadlines independently
- Contribute to a highly collaborative team environment and the continued growth of the Dallas office
Qualifications
- 7+ years of litigation experience
- Strong writing and research skills, with excellent academic credentials
- Experience in commercial, financial services, banking, real estate, bankruptcy-related, or other complex business disputes preferred but not required
- Sound professional judgment, responsiveness, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401k
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Robust firm resources — business development and marketing support, including direct partner involvement in client pitches and introductions
- Strong HR infrastructure and staff support
- Structured mentorship and training programs
- Clear, single-tier partnership track with real advancement opportunity
- Collaborative culture with leadership opportunities within offices and practice groups
- Forward-looking, tech-forward approach, including active exploration of AI and data analytics in legal practice
- Customized onboarding/integration plan with senior leadership involvement
- Strong associate satisfaction - consistently positive internal feedback
- Flexibility around in-office expectations