Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Dallas, TX
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate to join the Litigation Practice of a leading Am Law firm in Dallas. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience who is looking to work on high-stakes disputes, enforcement actions, and class action litigation for major financial institutions and corporate clients.

The ideal candidate has experience handling complex, high-exposure litigation and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with significant client interaction and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Represent financial institutions and corporate clients in complex commercial litigation, enforcement actions, and class action matters.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic litigation positions for sophisticated business disputes.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and multidisciplinary legal teams to develop practical, results-oriented litigation strategies.
• Participate in client meetings, case strategy discussions, and other high-level litigation activities.
• Manage multiple complex matters while maintaining exceptional client service and work product.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience at a first-tier law firm.
• Experience handling sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters.
• Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued, though not required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, business professionals, and litigation teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Active membership in the Texas Bar.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, including bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and firm-sponsored wellness programs.
• Hybrid work environment with access to advanced legal technology, professional development resources, meaningful mentorship, and opportunities to work on nationally significant commercial litigation matters within a premier litigation practice.