Associate Attorney Job at Crawford Thomas Recruiting, Dallas, TX

  • Crawford Thomas Recruiting
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATIONLocation: Dallas-Fort Worth, TXBase Salary: $135,000–$150,000Bonus: Quarterly Incentive / Production BonusExperience: 2–5 Years of Civil LitigationBillable Requirement: 1,500 Hours AnnuallyRequirement: Active Texas Law LicensePOSITION OVERVIEWOur client, a growing civil litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage a portfolio of cases from inception through resolution.This role offers meaningful case ownership across pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation within a collaborative, technology-forward environment.WHAT YOU’LL DO• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.

  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and legal correspondence.
  • Handle hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
  • Manage deadlines, case strategy, risks, and required next steps.
  • Communicate proactively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts.
  • Delegate effectively to paralegals while maintaining ownership of work product.
  • Participate in case reviews, reporting, and professional development.
  • Utilize Clio and AI-assisted legal tools to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Meet a 1,500-hour annual billable requirement.WHAT YOU’LL BRING• 2–5 years of meaningful civil litigation experience.
  • Active Texas law license in good standing.
  • Hands-on experience with discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, mediation, or trial preparation.
  • Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline-management skills.
  • Experience in real estate, title claims, insurance defense, business, or construction litigation preferred.
  • Ability to independently manage a docket while knowing when to seek senior guidance.
  • Dallas-Fort Worth market presence or ability to credibly work within DFW.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS• $135,000–$150,000 base salary.
  • Quarterly incentive / production bonus opportunity.
  • Professional development and mentorship.
  • Technology-forward legal environment.WHY JOIN?• Take meaningful ownership of your cases.
  • Gain substantive litigation and courtroom experience.
  • Work within a structured, collaborative legal team.
  • Utilize modern technology and AI-assisted legal tools.Type: Direct HireCategory: Legal ServicesDate Posted: 2026-08-31

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