Litigation Associate in Texas

Direct Counsel has partnered with an Amlaw100 firm who seeking and Attorney to join their Dallas, TX office for a non-partnership track litigation associate position. This is a full-time position but affords a more predictable work schedule than a traditional associate position. The position is onsite.

Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) required.

                          Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

                          3-5 years of litigation experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, Chambers-ranked law firm in their search for a mid-level associate to join their Litigation practice in either Houston or Dallas TX. The litigation practice covers diverse areas of complex commercial litigation including antitrust, trade secrets, real estate, securities, contract, breach of fiduciary duty and other business torts. Candidates must have strong litigation experience, work ethic, excellent academic credentials and be admitted to the Texas Bar.

Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Handle all aspects of litigation from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on issues related to antitrust, trade secrets, real estate, securities, contract disputes, and fiduciary breaches.
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Seeking an entry level associate and an associate with 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and legal memoranda
• Attend hearings, discovery conferences, and depositions
• Review and analyze patent portfolios
• Develop and implement legal strategies for clients
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to identify and achieve desired outcomes
• Participate in trial preparation

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state

• Candidates should possess a technical background, preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, for our patent and other intellectual property litigation practice.