What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney position at BCG Attorney Search?
Pay scale: $180000- $210000
Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 12 years of experience to join its Dallas, TX office. The ideal candidate will be proactive, motivated, and organized, possessing excellent research and writing skills. They will interact with opposing counsel and clients in a positive and professional manner.
Duties
- Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
- Investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
- Draft and respond to discovery
- Review and analyze documents for production
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft and submit pleadings and motions
- Attend hearings and argue motions
- Draft pre-trial and trial documents
- Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in mediation/trial
- Report effectively to clients
Requirements
- Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
- Admission to the bar in TX
- 12 years of experience in commercial litigation
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Effective oral advocacy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Education
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Certifications
- TX Bar Admission
Skills
- Legal research and writing
- Case management
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
Benefits
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Flexible paid time off
- Performance bonuses
- Student debt repayment assistance
- Referral rewards
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives
- Wellbeing benefits including wellness activities and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
- Inclusive parental leave
- Global mobility program
- Retirement benefits starting on day one
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Job ID: 434444
Salary : $180,000 - $210,000