Complex Commercial Litigation Associate (3-5 yrs.) – Dallas
Firm Description:
Our client is a globally recognized law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys across 14 offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. With a legacy dating back over a hundred years, the firm is known for its sophisticated work in litigation, middle-market private equity, intellectual property, labor and employment, renewable energy, and white-collar defense. Serving a diverse and high-profile client base, our client offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where attorneys engage in complex, high-impact matters across industries and jurisdictions.
Position Description:
We are partnering with our client, a leading global law firm, to identify a mid-level Litigation Associate to join its Complex Commercial Litigation group in Dallas.
The firm is seeking a motivated and experienced attorney with a strong foundation in broad-based commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience gained at a top-tier law firm or comparable experience, such as a federal judicial clerkship.
This role involves working on high-stakes, complex disputes and offers significant responsibility across all phases of litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support matters through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, expert development, and trial
- Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Conduct legal research and case analysis
- Coordinate litigation in both Texas state and federal courts
- Lead and manage all aspects of discovery in large, complex matters
- Take and defend depositions
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of general litigation experience in a top-tier law firm or similar background (judicial clerkship experience considered)
- Experience handling complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Strong writing, research, and case management skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and communication abilities
- Admission to the Texas State Bar required
This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice handling challenging, high-profile matters within a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Meet Your Recruiter
Micah Pfotenhauer
Legal Recruiting Specialist