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Civil Defense Litigation Associate
Location
Office in Dallas, Texas
Remote Work Flexibility
Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.
About the Company
Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including Dallas, TX.
About the Role
We are seeking a Litigation Associate with at least 2 years of experience to join our Dallas office. This Associate will work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation to discovery through trial —focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. While skills in preparing pleadings, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation are important, prior trial experience is not required. We seek an Associate who is eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Attending hearing, taking and defending depositions, while analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
- Drafting written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
- Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
- Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.
Professional Development Opportunities
We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission and in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
- The ideal candidate should have 2 years of civil litigation experience.
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrable experience investigating and case handling with respect to research and discovery.
- Strong litigation experience with a capacity to be a proactive team player.
Company Offers
- Competitive salary range of $115,000 - $175,000 bonus represents the firm’s good faith range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, and qualifications.
- We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
- Pet insurance coverage.
- Referral program.
- A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
- All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Salary : $115,000 - $175,000