Litigation Associate (Civil & Commercial)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with 2-5 years of substantive civil and commercial litigation experience to join their litigation team in Fort Worth, TX. This role offers hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of civil and commercial litigation, involving client strategy sessions, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and courtroom appearances.

Duties

• Handle all phases of litigation from case intake to resolution, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings with precision and clarity.
• Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, and deliver practical, strategic analysis.
• Advocate for clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Work collaboratively with clients, senior attorneys, and support staff to develop and implement effective legal strategies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience (civil or commercial focus strongly preferred; judicial clerkship experience considered).
• Experience in state and federal court practice, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment, while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, and drive matters forward.
• Professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to client service.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, and drive matters forward.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Substantial firm-paid coverage for employee medical insurance, with HSA contributions for participants.
• Firm-provided life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Firm-sponsored Profit Sharing and 401(k) programs, available once eligible.
• Paid leave benefits, including major medical/maternity leave, vacation, sick leave, and firm holidays.
• Payment of professional dues (including bar memberships) and continuing legal education (CLE) expenses.
• Commitment to healthy work-life balance.
• Collegial, team-oriented environment that values initiative, collaboration, and professional excellence.

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