Associate Attorney

Associate AttorneyHawkins Parnell & Young LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a well-rounded associate attorney with 0-4 years' experience in general civil litigation defense for our practice areas of personal injury, premises liability, product liability, toxic tort and environmental, as well as oil & gas.The successful candidate must have an active Texas bar License, strong academic credentials, and willingness to learn and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team. A writing sample is required when applying. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented attorneys who wish to join a success driven, vibrant team.Duties and Responsibilities:Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparationResearch, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksitesDrafting of briefs, memos, and client updatesAttendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediationsSkills and Educational Requirements:Actively licensed and in good standing with each state barPrevious litigation experience requiredParticipation in law review and/or moot court and prior deposition experience are a plusExcellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communications skillsAbility to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlinesMust be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlinesClient-focused mentalityTakes initiatives and welcomes challengesAbility to work flexibly and independently within a strong teamAbout UsHPY represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices located in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco.We offer a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Profit Sharing.Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?Over the last half-century, our continued success relies on one distinction - OUR PEOPLE. We are committed to our people by providing a culture that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding with an environment to choose your career path and experience opportunities and benefits not present at every firm.We value diversity and strive to create a supportive environment that enables all of our personnel to achieve and deliver excellence in their professional careers. We actively embrace different backgrounds, viewpoints and perspectives as we endeavor to promote diversity in our workplace and our community. Many of our attorneys and staff participate in pro-bono programs and community service to provide social, legal and economic opportunities to the underprivileged and disadvantaged.Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.