Associate Litigation Attorney

Description:

A National Litigation Law Firm has an immediate opening for an associate attorney to join its Dallas office. We are seeking a civil litigator with 4-7 years' experience for our general liability & casualty defense practice group.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiative-taking case management from start to finish in both state and federal courts
• Drafting of pleadings, written discovery, and motions
• Frequent client communication
• Comprehensive legal analysis, case evaluations, and strategy recommendations
• Expert witness coordination and collaboration
• Deposition, court hearing, and mediation attendance
• Trial preparation and attendance

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Texas
• 4-7 years litigation experience in both state and federal courts
• Demonstrated ability and desire to manage caseload proactively from start to finish
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment
• Strong research ability and written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization and critical thinking skills
• Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to continued client development

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