Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Richardson, TX, is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to oversee and manage its litigation practice. The ideal candidate will handle a portfolio of contested litigation matters, act as lead counsel throughout legal proceedings, and ensure compliance with all legal requirements.

Duties:

• Oversee and supervise all legal aspects of the firm’s litigation practice.
• Manage a portfolio of contested litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Act as lead counsel in all phases of litigated proceedings, including response, discovery, motion practice, trial, post-judgment, and appellate practice.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients to provide updates on case statuses and developments.
• Guide operational staff on procedural changes and approve necessary adjustments.
• Ensure the firm’s litigation practices adhere to state, federal, regulatory, and client-specific legal requirements.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and recommend adjustments to processes as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the state of Texas.
• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal districts.
• 3-5 years of experience as lead counsel in contested litigation matters, preferably representing financial institutions.
• Proficiency in legal research tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience in handling contested default matters and banking litigation is preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.
• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal districts is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research using tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience in banking litigation and contested default matters is advantageous.

Job Location: Richardson, TX

Benefits:

• Robust wellness program.
• Paid time off (PTO) and flexible work arrangements, including available remote work options.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.
• Parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Voluntary income protection benefits include supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

This AV-rated firm specializes in Mortgage Banking law, commercial Banking, and complex areas of Real Estate. The firm represents major corporations and financial institutions on complex matters in state, federal, and appellate courts. The firm has offices throughout the country.