Associate Attorney

Junior Plaintiff-Side Litigation AttorneyThis 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. Location: Dallas, TX Position Type: Full-Time 100% In-Office Salary: $95,000 annually + trial incentives Start: ASAP The practice focuses primarily on breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA/consumer litigation. The Associate Attorney will be involved throughout the life of a matter, from evaluating prospective claims and communicating with potential clients through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial. Approximately 50% of the role will focus on prospective client and claim evaluation, with the remaining 50% focused on managing an existing litigation docket.Compensation & Benefits• $95,000 annual base salary • Trial incentives • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Paid time off • No billable-hour requirement at this timeKey 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. Active Texas Bar license required. Newly licensed attorneys will be considered • Litigation experience preferred. • Strong interest in developing hands-on litigation and trial experience. • 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. CSDAL65