Associate Attorney

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATIONLocation: Dallas-Fort Worth, TXBase Salary: $135,000–$150,000Bonus: Quarterly Incentive / Production BonusExperience: 2–5 Years of Civil LitigationBillable Requirement: 1,500 Hours AnnuallyRequirement: Active Texas Law LicensePOSITION OVERVIEWOur client, a growing civil litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage a portfolio of cases from inception through resolution.This role offers meaningful case ownership across pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation within a collaborative, technology-forward environment.WHAT YOU’LL DO• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and legal correspondence.
• Handle hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, risks, and required next steps.
• Communicate proactively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Delegate effectively to paralegals while maintaining ownership of work product.
• Participate in case reviews, reporting, and professional development.
• Utilize Clio and AI-assisted legal tools to improve efficiency and quality.
• Meet a 1,500-hour annual billable requirement.WHAT YOU’LL BRING• 2–5 years of meaningful civil litigation experience.
• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• Hands-on experience with discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, mediation, or trial preparation.
• Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline-management skills.
• Experience in real estate, title claims, insurance defense, business, or construction litigation preferred.
• Ability to independently manage a docket while knowing when to seek senior guidance.
• Dallas-Fort Worth market presence or ability to credibly work within DFW.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS• $135,000–$150,000 base salary.
• Quarterly incentive / production bonus opportunity.
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Technology-forward legal environment.WHY JOIN?• Take meaningful ownership of your cases.
• Gain substantive litigation and courtroom experience.
• Work within a structured, collaborative legal team.
• Utilize modern technology and AI-assisted legal tools.Type: Direct HireCategory: Legal ServicesDate Posted: