What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Gibson Herod Law, Dallas?
Gibson Herod Law is a distinguished, fast-growing Dallas-based firm specializing in commercial litigation and business transactions. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional results for successful, entrepreneurial clients and maintaining a collaborative, high-performance culture. Our managing partner is a five-time Texas Super Lawyer, reflecting our commitment to excellence and rigor.
We are seeking a highly accomplished, driven, and detail-oriented attorney with 3 years of experience to serve as a key litigation resource in high-stakes commercial disputes, breach of contract cases, construction, DTPA, and fraud.
This is a demanding role that requires a strong work ethic and provides a genuine opportunity to learn and grow into a senior position with greater responsibility. If you have a genuine love for the practice of law and thrive in an intellectually challenging environment where execution is paramount, we encourage your application.
Essential Qualifications & Expectations
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of significant experience in commercial litigation.
- Trial Advocacy Support: Proven track record of successful court appearances, including supporting partners in motion hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Legal Acumen: Thorough comprehension of civil procedure, evidence, and effective trial advocacy.
- License: An active license to practice law in the state of Texas is required.
- Work Ethic & Drive: We are looking for attorneys who can efficiently handle high-volume production, display a proactive, "can-do" attitude, and possess an unwavering dedication to client service. Intellectual engagement and a relentless commitment to excellence are non-negotiable requirements for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactive Communication: Superior verbal communication skills are essential. You must be proactive, unafraid of the phone, and ready to engage directly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and the court to advance client interests quickly.
- Drafting: Draft complex pleadings, compelling motions and comprehensive discovery requests/responses with minimal supervision.
- Discovery: Take and defend high-stakes depositions effectively, often serving as the primary lead on discovery matters.
- Court Attendance: Prepare for and attend trials, arbitrations, mediation, and court hearings solo or alongside a partner.
- High-Volume Execution: Ability to work efficiently and execute detailed tasks correctly under tight deadlines, providing reliable support to the litigation team.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and are dedicated to optimizing the growth and development of our attorneys.
- Salary: 130k Competitive Weekly Salary (Commensurate with experience and performance).
- Professional Development: Dedicated resources and mentorship focused on supporting your growth into a senior, independent role.
- Retirement: Employee-matched IRA.
- Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Health, dental and vision insurance half paid by the firm
- Office Environment: Private office and a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
We are looking for someone who measures success by results—not the clock. If you are motivated, disciplined, and ready to contribute at a high level, we encourage you to apply.
Gibson Herod Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.