Associate Attorney, Commercial Litigation | $200,000 | Dallas | Real Trial Responsibility in a Lean, High-Performance Boutique
Job Description
This opportunity is built for litigators who want to be in court, take depositions, and handle arbitrations early, not wait years behind layers of hierarchy. The team runs lean, which means associates receive real ownership and meaningful responsibility from the start.
The role is primarily in-office in Dallas, with limited flexibility once an attorney is established.
The work includes
- Commercial litigation primarily on the defense side
- Representing larger businesses and insurers
- Court appearances, depositions, hearings, and arbitrations
- Case management responsibility well above typical peer firms
- Exposure to class actions, ERISA and benefits disputes, real estate, oil and gas, and general business conflicts
Why this role stands out
- Associates try significantly more cases than in larger firms
- Lean staffing means you are not siloed or stuck in research-only roles
- Direct collaboration with partners on strategy and client management
- Sophisticated docket with high-stakes matters
- Culture built around trust, accountability, and professional respect
- Clear path toward partnership for strong performers
Compensation and structure
- Base salary around $200,000
- Benefits included
- Long-term advancement opportunities for attorneys who want to build within the platform
Ideal background
- 2–5 years of commercial litigation experience
- Plaintiff experience acceptable if commercially focused rather than personal injury
- Strong academic performance, typically top portion of class
- Comfortable with courtroom responsibility
- Texas Bar admission
- Preference for attorneys already in the Dallas market
Nice to have
- Experience in health, life, or disability defense
- ERISA litigation exposure
- Any specialized or technical background
This role is ideal for litigators who want serious courtroom exposure, real ownership, and a faster development curve than traditional firm structures provide.
If this is worth a confidential conversation, feel free to message me directly or apply here.