Associate Attorney - Asbestos Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a seasoned Associate Attorney to manage a docket of asbestos injury cases in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have significant case management and courtroom skills, with a focus on mesothelioma cases.

Duties

• Manage and work up a docket of asbestos injury cases.
• Take cases from initial filing to trial.
• Engage in substantial travel, often on a weekly basis.
• Conduct depositions and draft legal documents.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Second-chair trial experience preferred.
• Strong deposition, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to think tactically and strategically.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to asbestos litigation.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Case management and courtroom skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.

This Texas law firm is dedicated to making their community safer by providing justice to clients who have been wronged. Their areas of practice include mesothelioma, catastrophic injury, unpaid wages, product liability, shareholder liability, and consumer class action.