Job Description

Civil Litigation Associate

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level?

Have you been licensed for at least 3+ years?

Are colleagues and mentors consistently impressed by your dedication and work product?

Are you ready for increased responsibility and immediate hands-on experience?

If you answered yes to all the above, then Gallian Firm is the place for you!

At Gallian Firm, our single greatest strength is our commitment. We prioritize our clients above all, ensuring that their legal needs are met with exceptional diligence and care. Without our clients, our firm wouldn’t be what it is today. We have been consistently recognized for our outstanding service and results, including being named the Best Lawyers in Dallas for the last 4 years by Thompson Reuters – Rising Stars – and maintaining a flawless track record of 5-star client reviews.

If you are motivated by challenging work, passionate about client advocacy, and ready for a role where you will be actively engaging in high-stakes litigation, consider joining us as a Civil Litigation Associate.

Position Overview

The Associate Attorney will assist Partner Jaclyn Gallian with cases and manage their own caseload with substantial independence. Our firm handles a broad spectrum of cases, ranging from business and commercial disputes, and various civil defense matters including: labor and employment, premises liability, product liability, and tort.

Important: To Apply Your application will be judged based on your attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Do not apply through contact information found on our website or this platform.

To Apply: Email your resume, writing sample, and references to with the subject line "Gallian Firm – Civil Position Opening".

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Draft briefs and pleadings.
• Handle discovery, including written discovery and taking/defending depositions.
• Conduct detailed legal research and analysis and tackle complex factual and legal issues.
• Represent clients effectively at hearings and trials.
• Engage in business development activities and expand your professional network.
• Collaborate closely with team members and support staff to maintain case flow and client satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements:

· J.D. Required from an accredited law school

· Member of Good Standing with the Texas Bar.

· 3+ years of litigation experience.

· Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.

· Independent worker, focused on accuracy.

· Ability to manage time and deadlines proactively.

Benefits:

• Salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 per year, plus clearly defined bonus opportunities
• 401k with employer match up to 4%.
• Comprehensive health/dental/vision benefits, PTO and vacation time
• Free parking
• Paid CLE and State Bar of Texas dues
• 100 billable hours to be spent on business development
• Work-From-Home Fridays
• Office gym membership
• Festive office holiday celebrations

Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2024. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.