About this role
Offit Kurman is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join its growing practice in the Dallas area. This is an opportunity for an attorney with a strong employment litigation background to handle a diverse caseload involving both employment and commercial disputes.
The practice focuses primarily on employment litigation, with additional opportunities to handle a variety of commercial litigation matters. The attorney will represent both employers and employees in employment disputes, as well as handle a range of commercial litigation matters.
This is a full time, in-office position based in in Collins County.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing employment and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Preparing for and conducting depositions.
- Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
- Representing clients in hearings, court proceedings, injunction matters, and other contested proceedings.
- Developing litigation strategies and working directly with clients.
- Handling matters independently while collaborating with senior attorneys on more complex cases.
Qualifications
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Approximately 5 or more years of litigation experience.
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Experience handling depositions and taking an active role in litigation proceedings.
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Strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
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Ability to manage cases independently and exercise sound judgment.
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Comfortable working in a collaborative, in-office environment.
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The ideal candidate is a hands-on litigator who enjoys managing cases, taking depositions, appearing in court, and working directly with clients. Trial experience is welcome but not required.
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Recruiters: Please contact Leigh Novack to discuss the opportunity and obtain approval before submitting candidate profiles.