General Liability Associate Attorney
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience, work on complex defense matters, and grow their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
- Appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
- Develop litigation strategies and evaluate risk in partnership with clients and senior attorneys
- Maintain regular client communication and provide case updates and recommendations
- Collaborate on matters involving general liability, premises liability, transportation, personal injury, construction, and insurance-related claims
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Texas bar admission
- 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in defense litigation
- Experience handling general liability, personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, transportation, or products liability matters preferred
- Strong analytical, research, writing, and advocacy skills
What You'll Receive
- Sophisticated litigation experience with significant responsibility
- Mentorship from experienced attorneys and trial lawyers
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) matching program and generous PTO
- Long-term growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative culture focused on professional development and team success
This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with insurance defense or civil litigation experience who are looking to continue developing their litigation skills while working on a diverse and sophisticated caseload.
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