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Civil Litigation Defense Associate (1-4 Years) - Dallas in Dallas

Date Posted: 25 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A national defense litigation firm is seeking a civil litigation defense associate for its Dallas office to support and handle defense matters for corporate and insured clients.

 

Responsibilities

- Handle civil defense matters from case evaluation through discovery, motions, and trial preparation

- Draft pleadings, written discovery, motions, and legal memoranda

- Take and defend depositions and attend hearings and mediations

- Report to clients and work closely with partners on case strategy

 

Requirements

- 1-4 years of civil litigation experience, defense side preferred

- J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Texas

- Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

- Ability to manage deadlines across an active docket

 

Compensation and benefits

- $125K-$140K, based on experience

 

Work arrangement

Full-time, in office in Dallas.

 

This firm's attorneys see themselves as defense strategists and trial lawyers, building every case with the courtroom in mind.

 

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 CIVLIT-DAL-46.

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.

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