Product Liability and Class Action Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with 4-7 years of trial litigation experience to join its Product Liability and Class Action Litigation practice group in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, deposition and hearing experience, and the ability to excel within a dynamic litigation team.

Duties

• Engage in motion practice and discovery.
• Draft briefs and prepare company witnesses for depositions.
• Take and defend depositions and make court appearances.
• Interact with clients and prepare for trial.
• Manage all aspects of case management, including fact investigation and discovery.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of trial litigation experience.
• Admission to practice law in Texas.
• Strong written communication and oral advocacy skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience with depositions and hearings.
• Strong case management abilities.

Benefits

• Realistic path to partnership.
• Multiple mentoring opportunities.
• Direct partner and client access.
• Competitive billing expectations.
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities.
• Structured professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive culture.

With over eight decades of experience in handling cases involving antitrust & trade regulations, public finance, healthcare, environmental law, and bankruptcy, this firm has racked up substantial legal victories for its numerous clients in a variety of industries, from automotive to energy and hospitality. The firm has achieved all of this through the application of tenacious advocacy skills, as well as comprehensive case reviews and insightful cost-effective strategy implementation to every individual case. Accordingly, it has earned the respect and trust of its clients. With offices across the US, the firm only hires the best legal talent available, and its recruits are trained in line with the latest industry standards of practice. It also offers several financial incentives and salary packages, and actively encourages a healthy work-life balance as it recognizes the need for lawyers to live pleasant, satisfying lives outside of the workplace.