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Associate - Commercial Litigation

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Posted 10/20/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex commercial litigation, including case management, oral arguments, and discovery processes. Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential for supporting litigation strategies and client interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Complex Commercial Litigation ExperienceResearch SkillsAdvocacy Writing SkillsOral Argument ExperienceCase Management Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work closely with shareholders
  • Participate in business development and client-facing activities
  • Provide research, writing, and advocacy writing support for complex commercial litigation matters
  • Manage cases and support litigation strategy through oral arguments, depositions, and discovery
  • Handle party and third-party discovery responsibilities as part of the litigation team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2–3 years of complex commercial litigation experience
  • Very strong research, writing, and advocacy writing skills
  • Case management experience
  • Experience taking the lead in oral arguments
  • Experience taking and/or defending depositions
  • Significant party and third-party discovery experience
  • J.D. degree with strong academic credentials
  • Admission in good standing with the Texas Bar, or taking steps to become admitted in Texas

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Modern, flexible hybrid work culture
  • Career advancement opportunities

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Hard Skills
Research SkillsWriting SkillsAdvocacy Writing SkillsCase ManagementOral ArgumentDepositionsDiscovery Management
Soft Skills
Client-Facing SkillsCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
J.D. DegreeTexas Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
Commercial LitigationLitigation StrategyParty DiscoveryThird-Party Discovery