Associate Attorney - Personal Injury and Construction Defect Litigation_
Dallas
Associate Litigation Attorney **Job Type** : Full-time
**Schedule** : Monday to Friday
**Salary: $110k+ depending upon experience**
**Work Location** : In person
**Job Description**
Adecco is proud to partner with a midsized downtown Dallas Law Firm that is seeking an associate attorney to work on personal injury and construction defect matters. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in similar areas.
Responsibilities
+ Manage all aspects of litigating personal injury and construction defect cases, including written discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials.
+ Draft legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, status reports, and other necessary legal documentation.
+ Conduct legal research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes.
+ Formulate legal strategies and manage an active docket.
+ Appear in court for hearings and trials.
+ Collaborate with other attorneys and team members on legal matters.
+ Communicate with clients and provide status reports.
Minimum Qualifications
+ JD degree from an accredited law school.
+ Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.
+ 3 to 5 years of prior experience in practicing law, particularly in civil litigation focusing on construction and/or personal injury defense.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Experience in handling a large volume of cases in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsibly.
+ Some travel may be required.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
+ Work is performed in an office environment and involves everyday risks or discomforts, requiring normal safety precautions.
+ Frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.
+ Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required, as well as extended and unscheduled work hours to meet caseload demand.
Benefits
+ Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
+ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
+ Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, and tele-health and patient advocacy service.
+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
+ Paid time off available immediately.
+ Paid garage parking or DART pass reimbursement.
+ 401(k) with employer match.
+ Short-term and long-term disability insurance, AD&D, and life insurance.
If you are interested in this position, please apply!
**Pay Details:** $110,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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