Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Fort Worth, Texas
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join an established and highly respected law firm with a strong reputation for client service and professional excellence.
    • Handle a diverse litigation caseload spanning general negligence, transportation and trucking, premises liability, insurance defense, and contract disputes.
    • Gain meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience while working alongside experienced attorneys.
    • Build a long-term career with a clear path toward equity ownership.
    • Work in a collaborative, transparent environment that values integrity, initiative, and professional development.
    • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development assistance.

    Location: Fort Worth, Texas — a primarily on-site role with an initial five-day-a-week in-office schedule for the first two months, followed by at least three days per week in the office.

    Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and have 1+ years of litigation experience. Strong legal research and writing skills and strong academic credentials are required.

    About Us

    We are an established midsize law firm serving a diverse group of individuals, businesses, and organizations across a broad range of legal matters. Our team combines sophisticated legal experience with a collaborative, client-focused approach, giving attorneys the opportunity to take on meaningful work and grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Manage and contribute to a diverse caseload involving general negligence, transportation and trucking litigation, premises liability, insurance defense, and contract disputes.
    • Conduct legal research and develop thoughtful, well-supported litigation strategies.
    • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
    • Analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide practical solutions.
    • Work closely with senior attorneys and clients throughout the litigation process.
    • Prepare for hearings, depositions, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings.
    • Manage multiple matters and priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Take ownership of assignments and contribute proactively to a collaborative team environment.

    Qualifications

    • Texas bar license required.
    • 1+ years of litigation experience.
    • Strong legal research and writing abilities.
    • Strong academic credentials.
    • Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
    • High level of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
    • Employment law, professional liability defense, or insurance defense experience is a plus.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You will have the opportunity to do substantive litigation work, learn from experienced attorneys, and build a career rather than simply take another job. Our collaborative and transparent culture encourages attorneys to take ownership, develop professionally, and grow into greater responsibility. For attorneys looking for a long-term path, the opportunity for equity ownership makes this an especially compelling career move.

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    Benefits

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Worth, Texas

    Skills

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