Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Company Description

Payne & Blanchard, LLP is a growing Dallas-based litigation defense firm that has been representing clients throughout Texas for over 45 years. The firm engages in the general civil practice of law with an emphasis on litigation matters. The firm’s primary areas of practice include personal injury defense, construction litigation, transportation law and litigation, insurance coverage, and premises liability litigation.

Role Description

Payne & Blanchard is seeking an attorney with one to ten years of litigation experience. This is a full-time Associate Attorney role located in Dallas, Texas with the flexibility for some remote work. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing cases from inception to completion, including providing legal representation and advice to clients, drafting legal documents, attending hearings, taking depositions, attending mediation, and attending trial.

For less experienced attorneys, this position is ideal for those who want to get hands-on litigation experience in a collaborative environment that promotes personal growth, professional development, and work-life balance. Payne & Blanchard prides itself on mentoring newer attorneys and providing them with the tools and opportunity to become well-rounded, capable attorneys who feel confident handling every aspect of a case.

For more experienced attorneys, this position is ideal for those who want the autonomy to manage their own cases but also work in a friendly, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• One to ten years of litigation experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year, based on experience, with additional compensation possible through bonuses based on billable hours

Benefits:

• Retirement plan (IRA) with matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Monthly billable hour minimum of 125 hours
• Paid time off that may count towards billable hours

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible hours, although our firm’s official hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Hybrid in-office and remote

Work Location: Hybrid remote and in-office in Dallas, Texas 75201.

Ability to Relocate: This position is hybrid remote and in-office in Dallas, Texas 75201. Candidates must relocate before starting work to ensure they are able to be in-office.