Civil Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate (General Liability / Civil Defense)
Location: Dallas, TX
Experience: 3–6 years

Our client, a well-established litigation firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Dallas-area office. This role focuses on general civil defense litigation, offering hands-on responsibility and consistent case management experience.

What You’ll Work On:

• Handling general civil litigation matters, including:
  • Auto and transportation liability
  • Premises liability and slip & fall claims
• Managing cases from inception through resolution
• Taking and defending depositions
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation filings
• Participating in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Reporting to insurance carriers and clients throughout the lifecycle of a case

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–6 years of litigation experience (defense-side preferred)
• Experience with general liability matters such as auto, transportation, and premises liability
• Ability to independently manage a caseload
• Strong writing and advocacy skills
• Experience billing in standard increments and working with carrier guidelines
• Deposition and case-handling experience required

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Consistent, hands-on litigation experience
• Opportunity to manage files and take ownership of cases
• Exposure to a variety of general liability matters
• Collaborative team environment with steady workflow

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus potential and standard health and retirement offerings.