Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney/Future Partner OpportunityPerdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott L.L.P. (Perdue Brandon) is seeking a Full-Time Associate Attorney to join its Arlington, Texas office. This opportunity is open to Texas-licensed attorneys, including recent graduates and experienced practitioners, who are interested in developing a substantive litigation practice within an established and respected law firm.Associates work closely with partners and senior attorneys and are involved in all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution. The Firm provides formal training, mentorship, and a collaborative professional environment-with no billable-hour requirement.Our PracticePerdue Brandon represents governmental entities throughout Texas in tax collection and related legal matters. For more than 50 years, the Firm has exclusively served public-sector clients, helping them recover revenue essential to funding community services.Associates gain hands-on experience with:Tax collections and governmental receivablesDelinquent property tax enforcement and related court proceedingsClient communication and counseling with public-sector officialsStatewide management of tax-related legal mattersLitigation from initial filing through resolutionAppellate matters, as neededResponsibilitiesThe Associate Attorney will:Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, judgments, and legal memorandaManage active court dockets across multiple jurisdictionsMake court appearances and participate in hearings and other legal proceedingsAdvise governmental clients on tax collection and related legal mattersCommunicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholdersAssist with appellate matters as neededParticipate in client development and Firm initiatives, including local and statewide professional eventsWhy Join?Perdue Brandon offers attorneys the opportunity to build a meaningful legal career in a stable, specialized practice serving governmental clients across Texas. The Firm's culture is grounded in professionalism, integrity, reliability, and high-quality legal work, with an emphasis on long-term client relationships.What sets this opportunity apart:No billable-hour requirementDefined and accelerated path to partnership for high-performing attorneys, with particular consideration for prior experienceFormal training and mentorship from experienced attorneysSubstantive litigation experience with significant responsibility and client interactionStable, established practice built on more than 50 years of exclusively serving governmental entitiesMeaningful work that supports governmental clients and the communities they serveCollaborative professional environment focused on long-term development and successCompensation & BenefitsThe Firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with employer matchEmployer-paid life insurancePaid time offEligibility for a discretionary year-end bonusQualificationsLicensed to practice law in TexasStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsAbility to manage a substantial caseload and meet deadlinesSound judgment and attention to detailStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and colleaguesPrior legal experience preferred, but not requiredWho We're Looking ForThis opportunity is well suited for an attorney who is professional, organized, and motivated to develop a substantive litigation practice. We welcome applications from recent law school graduates as well as experienced attorneys with an interest in public-sector legal work.The ideal candidate is comfortable working onsite, values collaboration and professional development, and is eager to take on meaningful responsibility while building a long-term career with the Firm.

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