Strategic Litigation Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Strategic Litigation Counsel in Grand Prairie, Texas. This role involves working directly with firm leadership on significant litigation matters, including complex motion practice, declaratory judgment actions, and professional liability-related disputes. The position offers a hybrid schedule with both in-office and remote work days.

Duties

• Draft, analyze, and argue complex motions and legal briefs in state and federal courts.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare persuasive briefing.
• Develop litigation strategies from the earliest stages of litigation.
• Represent the firm at trial and work closely with trial teams.
• Prepare for and present oral arguments at hearings.
• Assist in the defense and prosecution of sophisticated civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and appellate-related briefing.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Draft and assist with appellate briefing in Texas state courts.
• Contribute to litigation strategy and high-level case decision-making.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license required.
• 3+ years of experience in complex civil litigation or related fields.
• At least one jury trial as first chair.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation abilities.
• Ability to independently manage complex briefing and motion practice.
• Experience handling dispositive motions and significant hearings.
• Strong understanding of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence.
• Ability to analyze nuanced procedural and strategic litigation issues.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Texas Bar license.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated litigation matters simultaneously.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to work through novel legal issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters.
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with firm leadership.
• Significant substantive responsibility and courtroom exposure.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and intellectually engaging work environment.