Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to oversee and manage the firm’s litigation practice, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and provide strategic counsel to clients.

Duties:

• Oversee and supervise all legal aspects of the firm’s litigation practice.
• Manage a portfolio of contested litigation matters.
• Act as lead counsel in all litigated proceedings, including response, discovery, motion, trial, post-judgment, and appellate practice.
• Ensure clients are kept informed regarding the status of litigated cases.
• Guide operational staff regarding procedural changes and approve such changes as necessary.
• Ensure the firm’s litigation practice complies with state, federal, regulatory, and client-directed legal requirements.
• Monitor state, federal, and regulatory changes and recommend process modifications as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Texas.
• Admission to practice before all four Texas federal districts.
• 3-5 years of experience as lead counsel representing financial institutions in contested matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research applications like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar systems.
• Jurisdiction-specific experience in handling contested default matters and banking litigation preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• 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.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.).
• Experience in contested default matters and banking litigation preferred.

Job Location: Richardson, TX

Benefits Offered:

• Robust wellness program.
• Paid time off (PTO), remote work, and flexible schedules (where available).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.
• Parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Voluntary income protection benefits (supplemental life, accident, critical illness, short and long-term care insurances).
• 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.