Job Description

A well-regarded Dallas business law firm is seeking an experienced commercial litigation attorney to handle complex business disputes and grow a practice of their own, with the backing of a sophisticated, referral-driven platform.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal court, from case assessment through trial or resolution
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and appear in court for hearings and trial
• Research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Develop and grow client relationships and bring in new matters
• Work closely with partners and communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel

Requirements

• 7+ years of commercial litigation experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Texas
• Courtroom and deposition experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• A modest portable book of business (around $100K) preferred, or a clear readiness to generate work

Compensation and benefits

• $265K-$270K base for senior associate-level candidates; partner-level compensation negotiated individually
• 2,000-hour annual billable expectation
• Full benefits package

Work arrangement

Full-time, in office in Dallas; this role is not remote.

This is a firm that other professionals turn to for their toughest business problems, where lawyers bring big-firm sophistication to every matter and work as trusted partners to the clients and advisors who refer them.

An Equal Opportunity Employment.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you are qualified and interested in applying for this position, either via phone/text (605) 610-1227, or email nina.shock@gogpac.com.

Apply: Submit your resume in confidence, quoting reference COMLIT-DAL-27.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.