Defense Litigation Associate Attorney 0 – 4

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October 13, 2026
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Immediately
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Description

Your Legal Career Starts Here

Texas Bar results are out, and the next decision you make could shape the course of your entire career.

If you’re looking for more than paperwork and routine assignments, this opportunity offers the chance to gain real litigation experience, work alongside experienced defense attorneys, and build the skills that successful litigators develop early in their careers.

A respected Dallas litigation practice is expanding and adding a new attorney to its team. Whether you’re newly licensed or have a few years of experience, the firm is prepared to invest in the right person and provide the training, mentorship, and responsibility needed to accelerate your development.

Compensation & Incentives

  • Base salary of $125,000 – $140,000
  • Quarterly performance-based bonus program
  • Opportunity to earn up to $24,000 annually in additional bonus compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Clear opportunity for professional growth and advancement

What You’ll Gain

This position offers exposure to a broad range of defense litigation matters, including:

  • Insurance Defense
  • Toxic Tort Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Complex Civil Litigation

You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery
  • Conduct legal research and case analysis
  • Participate in depositions and witness preparation
  • Attend hearings, mediations, and court proceedings
  • Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced attorneys
  • Work directly with clients and legal teams
  • Build the skills necessary to independently manage cases and client relationships

Who We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Texas attorneys or recent Texas Bar passers
  • 0-4 years of litigation experience
  • Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
  • Interest in defense litigation and trial practice
  • Self-motivated professionals seeking long-term career growth
  • Candidates with experience or exposure to insurance defense, toxic tort, premises liability, or product liability matters are encouraged to apply
  • Judicial clerkship experience is a plus

Why This Opportunity Is Different

  • Newly created position driven by growth
  • Meaningful responsibility from the beginning
  • Direct mentorship from experienced litigators
  • Exposure to sophisticated defense litigation matters
  • Opportunities to develop deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial skills
  • Strong career development and advancement potential
  • Established, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career with a respected litigation practice

Ready to Take the Next Step?

The attorneys who develop the fastest are the ones who gain meaningful experience early, learn from accomplished mentors, and embrace responsibility when opportunity presents itself.

If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be challenged, developed, and given the opportunity to grow into a successful defense litigator, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Strategic Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion.

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Defense Litigation Associate Attorney 0 – 4

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