Business Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Dallas, Texas is seeking a skilled Business Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in handling complex business disputes and litigation matters.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload involving breach of contract, fraud disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, breach of fiduciary duty matters, and commercial contracts.
• Represent individual trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in high-value estate disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty, undue influence, and lack of capacity issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in all aspects of litigation, including hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on strategy, case development, and client communication.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case records and billing entries.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar (or ability to waive in promptly).
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in business litigation, preferably with a focus on complex commercial disputes.
• Strong academic credentials; must have graduated in the top third of their law school class.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, demonstrated by a writing sample.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
• Experience with discovery processes and procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Exceptional oral advocacy skills with a demonstrated desire to appear in court.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with estate litigation and disputes involving trusts and estates.
• Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Proficiency in legal technology and case management software.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar (or ability to waive in promptly).

This prestigious firm is one of the largest in Texas. Their practice includes all aspects of litigation and transactional law, and they frequently are involved in the largest and most complex cases and deals. The firm takes pride in its ability to apply technology to the practice of law, and supplies its attorneys with substantial electronic resources. Associates also receive significant training, mentoring, feedback, and responsibility.