Litigation Associate

About The Job

We are seeking an associate attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join our Dallas office. Our firm represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters, with a particular focus on construction law, surety, commercial litigation, contracts, insurance-related disputes, bankruptcy-related matters, and labor and employment issues. We serve clients throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and we are committed to providing practical, trusted, and effective legal solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking hands-on litigation experience, meaningful client contact, and the chance to work closely with experienced trial lawyers in a focused, professional, and collegial law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• The attorney will assist with all phases of litigation, including:
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and legal memoranda;
• Conducting legal research and developing case strategy;
• Managing written discovery and document production;
• Preparing for and participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials;
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and court personnel;
• Handling matters with increasing independence as experience and judgment develop; and
• Supporting the firm's work in construction, surety, commercial, contract, and related litigation matters.
  
  

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have:
• 2-5 years of litigation experience;
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas (mandatory requirement);
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and professional judgment;
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and client correspondence;
• The ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments efficiently;
• A strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of assignments;
• Professional communication skills and a client-service mindset.
• Experience in construction litigation, surety law, commercial litigation, insurance defense, employment litigation, or bankruptcy-related litigation is preferred but not required.
  
  

Opportunities

We offer associates the opportunity to develop as litigators through substantive work, close mentorship, and direct involvement in cases. Our attorneys work in a collaborative environment where associates are expected to contribute meaningfully, think critically, and grow professionally.

Firm Benefits

WRP provides health insurance for its associates, as well as disability and life insurance coverage. WRP also offers a 401(k) plan with 3% matching contributions from the Firm, as well as discretionary profit-sharing contributions.