Associate Attorney

The Deamer Group is excited to partner with Durham, Pittard & Spalding, LLP to hire an Associate Attorney.

Durham, Pittard & Spalding, LLP (DP&S) is a nationally recognized civil appellate and strategic litigation support firm with offices in Dallas, TX, Santa Fe, NM, and Houston, TX. Ranked Tier 1 by Best Lawyers and home to multiple Texas and New Mexico Super Lawyers, DP&S has built its reputation on providing sophisticated appellate counsel and substantive trial support to law firms handling complex, high-stakes civil matters. We work across a wide range of civil practice areas including personal injury, commercial litigation, products liability, and more, serving primarily as strategic partners to trial attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle.

The Opportunity

DP&S is growing and seeking experienced litigation attorneys to join its Dallas, Houston and Santa Fe offices. These are not traditional associate roles — we are looking for attorneys who think strategically, write with precision, and can serve as trusted counsel to trial lawyers and clients through every phase of a case. You will work at the intersection of trial support and appellate practice, contributing substantively from early case strategy through post-trial proceedings and appeal.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic litigation support to trial teams across all stages of civil litigation, from pre-trial motions through trial and appeal

• Research and draft substantive motions, including dispositive motions, motions in limine, Daubert challenges, jury charge submissions, and appellate briefs

• Serve as the appellate counsel on the trial team during trial

• Analyze trial records and identify, preserve, and develop issues for appellate review

• Collaborate directly with trial counsel to shape litigation strategy and build a clean, defensible record

• Contribute to business development efforts, including building relationships with referral sources, participating in CLE presentations, and supporting firm marketing initiatives

• Engage with clients and co-counsel as a credible, substantive legal resource

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in Texas or New Mexico

• 3+ years of civil litigation or clerkship experience, with meaningful exposure to motion practice, trial support, or appellate work

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills

• Ability to manage complex legal issues across a range of civil matters independently and as part of a team

• Strong professional judgment and the ability to provide clear, strategic counsel under pressure

• Portable business or an existing referral network is a meaningful plus, but not required

• Genuine interest in and commitment to business development as an ongoing part of your practice

Why DP&S

• A firm that has spent 20+ years doing one thing extremely well — appellate and trial support — and is recognized nationally for it

• Work on high-stakes, complex civil matters alongside attorneys who are consistently recognized as the top trial lawyers in the country

• A collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment that values excellent legal work above all else

• Opportunities to develop your own practice and profile through business development, CLE speaking, and client relationships

• Offices in Dallas and Houston (TX) and Santa Fe (NM) — vibrant markets with strong legal communities

• Competitive Salary: $140,000 - $160,000/ base with additional commission opportunities
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off

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We review every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. All applications will remain on file for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application!

The Deamer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a goal of recruiting a diverse workforce to meet the hiring needs of our clients.