Junior Plaintiff-Side Litigation Attorney
This is a strong opportunity for a junior attorney who is hungry for substantive responsibility and courtroom experience. The position offers exposure to the full lifecycle of plaintiff-side matters rather than limiting the Associate to research and drafting.
The firm offers a collaborative, family-oriented working environment and is adding to its legal team due to increased workload and upcoming trials.
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Full-Time 100% In-Office
Salary: $83,000 annually + trial incentives
Start: ASAP
The practice focuses primarily on breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA/consumer litigation. The Associate Attorney will be involved throughout the life of a matter, from evaluating prospective claims and communicating with potential clients through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial.
Approximately 50% of the role will focus on prospective client and claim evaluation, with the remaining 50% focused on managing an existing litigation docket.
Compensation & Benefits
$83,000 annual base salary
Trial incentives
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
No billable-hour requirement at this time
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate potential breach-of-warranty and Texas DTPA claims by reviewing purchase documents, repair histories, warranties, and other supporting materials.
Communicate directly with prospective clients to understand their circumstances, evaluate potential claims, explain the legal process, and establish the attorney-client relationship.
Manage qualified matters from initial evaluation through pre-litigation, litigation, mediation, settlement, and trial.
Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments.
Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Work closely with senior attorneys on case evaluation, litigation strategy, and case development.
Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date case files.
Participate in regular attorney and case-strategy meetings.
Track case activity, results, and client-service metrics.
Qualifications
Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
13 years of plaintiff-side legal experience preferred; candidates with less experience will also be considered.
Litigation experience preferred.
Strong interest in developing hands-on litigation and trial experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Personable, confident, and empathetic when working directly with clients.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate facts and supporting documentation.
Creative and strategic approach to evaluating potential claims and developing cases.
Comfortable working in a highly client-facing environment.
Able to learn new technology and software quickly.
Collaborative and comfortable working within established processes and procedures.
Passing the Uniform Bar Examination is a plus.
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