Senior Business Litigation Trial Attorney

Pay: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of sophisticated business and commercial litigation matters from inception through trial
• Step into a senior role with meaningful courtroom, trial, and litigation strategy responsibility
• Work on challenging matters where your judgment, advocacy, and legal writing will directly influence outcomes
• Join a growing, collaborative litigation team that values experienced attorneys who can independently lead complex cases
• Enjoy meaningful hybrid flexibility, with fully remote arrangements considered for exceptional candidates
• Build on your trial record while handling substantive hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

Location:

Irving, Texas. This is primarily a hybrid opportunity combining remote flexibility with in office collaboration in the Dallas and Irving area. Fully remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates, with a strong preference for attorneys based in Texas.

Note:

This is a senior trial attorney role. Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license, 10+ years practicing law, 5+ years of business or commercial litigation experience, and 5+ years of substantial hands on trial litigation experience. Exceptional legal research and writing skills are also required.

About Us

We are a growing Texas law firm committed to delivering sophisticated, results driven legal representation. Our attorneys are trusted to take ownership of important matters, develop thoughtful litigation strategies, and advocate aggressively for clients both in court and through compelling written advocacy. We value collaboration, accountability, excellent work product, and attorneys who thrive when given meaningful responsibility. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage complex business and commercial litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution and trial
• Develop and execute sophisticated litigation strategies based on the facts, law, business objectives, and potential risks
• Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Conduct thorough legal research and apply relevant law to complex factual and procedural issues
• Analyze contracts, business records, financial documents, and other evidence
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits, evidence, and arguments for hearings and trial
• Communicate directly with clients regarding litigation strategy, developments, risks, and potential outcomes
• Manage discovery, court filings, deadlines, and competing litigation priorities independently
• Collaborate with attorneys and litigation professionals while maintaining ownership of assigned matters

Qualifications

• 10+ years practicing law
• Active Texas Bar license required
• 5+ years of significant business or commercial litigation experience
• 5+ years of substantial hands on trial litigation experience
• Demonstrated ability to handle matters through discovery, hearings, and trial
• Exceptional legal research and persuasive writing skills
• Strong courtroom presence, oral advocacy, negotiation, and litigation strategy skills
• Ability to independently manage complex cases and multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• First chair or lead trial experience strongly preferred
• Experience taking jury trials through verdict strongly preferred
• Admission to an additional state bar preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful ownership of sophisticated litigation matters
• Significant courtroom and trial responsibility
• A team that values strong advocates and exceptional legal writers
• Flexibility through a hybrid work environment
• Opportunities to influence litigation strategy instead of simply supporting cases
• Collaborative colleagues and a growing litigation practice
• A senior platform where experienced trial attorneys can make an immediate impact

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance