Litigation Associate
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Litigation Associate
Squire Patton Boggs is looking for an Associate in our Dallas office with commercial litigation experience to join its sophisticated litigation practice and be part of a highly collaborative team. The individual hired for this position will support and work directly with numerous partnerlevel litigators handling complex commercial and business litigation. Responsibilities will include: legal research drafting motions and correspondence discovery and other case management responsibilities court appearances and maintaining client contact.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record.
- Must be admitted to the State Bar of Texas and be in good standing.
- At least three years of current experience working in a law firm specializing in complex commercial and business litigation.
- Judicial clerkship preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Experience
- Experienced in all substantive areas of complex litigation including: legal research written discovery motion practice (dispositive and trial related motions pleadings and briefs) court appearances mediations arbitration client and witness interviews trial preparation.
- Experience/working knowledge of federal and state civil procedure.
- Strong organizational reasoning and research skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; initiative.
- Standup experience in court will be viewed favorably.
- Flexibility composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills.
- Ability to work without constant supervision demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing workload; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client.
- Class action experience is also a plus.
Application Process:
In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs you must formally apply online.
We are not accepting third party submissions.
We offer comprehensive benefits including health dental life 401(k) and other benefits and we offer an exceptional group of people with whom you will practice and develop in your career. If interested please apply online and submit your resume/CV of qualifications.
About Squire Patton Boggs LLP
Squire Patton Boggs is a fullservice global law firm providing insight at the point where law business and government meet giving you a voice supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence delivering comprehensive legal services across North America Europe the Middle East Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion or creed sex national origin citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or any other condition protected by applicable law. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
