Senior Attorney

A law firm in Dallas is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional project management capabilities, and the capacity to produce high-quality work within specified deadlines.

Duties:

• Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in drafting litigation documents, including motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions.
• Strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills.
• Transferable skills and strong academic background from nationally recognized schools.
• State and federal court experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Active license to practice law in the state.

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters is preferred.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.