Associate Attorney

Associate

Dallasor Houston TX Santa Fe NMFull-Time In-Office

About Durham Pittard & Spalding

Durham Pittard & Spalding LLP (DP&S) is a nationally recognized civil appellate and strategic litigation support firm with offices in Dallas TX Santa Fe NM and Houston TX. Ranked Tier 1 by Best Lawyers and home to multiple Texasand New MexicoSuper Lawyers DP&S has built its reputation on providing sophisticated appellate counsel and substantive trial support to law firms handling complex high-stakes civil workacross a wide range of civil practice areasincluding personal injury commercial litigationproductsliabilityand moreserving primarily as strategic partners to trial attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle.

The Opportunity

DP&S is growing and seeking experienced litigation attorneys to join its DallasHoustonand Santa Fe offices. These are not traditional associate roles we are looking for attorneys who think strategically write with precision and can serve as trusted counsel to trial lawyers and clients through every phase of a will work at the intersection of trial support and appellate practice contributing substantively from early case strategy through post-trial proceedingsand appeal.

What Youll Do

• Provide strategic litigation support to trial teams across all stages of civil litigation from pre-trial motions through trial and appeal

• Research and draft substantive motions including dispositive motions motions in limine Daubert challenges jury charge submissions and appellate briefs

• Serve as the appellate counsel on the trial team during trial

• Analyze trial records andidentify preserve and develop issues for appellate review

• Collaborate directly with trial counsel to shape litigation strategy and build a clean defensible record

• Contribute to business development efforts including building relationships with referral sourcesparticipatingin CLE presentations and supporting firm marketing initiatives

• Engage with clients and co-counsel as a credible substantive legal resource

What Were Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in Texasor New Mexico

• 3 years of civil litigationor clerkshipexperience with meaningful exposure to motion practice trial support or appellate work

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills

• Ability to manage complex legal issues across a range of civil matters independently and as part of a team

• Strong professional judgment and the ability to provide clear strategic counsel under pressure

• Portable business or an existing referral network is a meaningful plus but notrequired

• Genuine interest in and commitment to business development as an ongoing part of your practice

Why DP&S

• A firm that has spent 20 years doing one thing extremely well appellate and trial support and is recognized nationally for it

• Work on high-stakes complex civil matters alongside attorneys who are consistentlyrecognized as the top trial lawyers in the country

• A collaborative intellectually rigorous environment that values excellent legal workabove all else

• Opportunities to develop your own practice and profile through business development CLE speaking and client relationships

• Offices in Dallasand Houston(TX) and Santa Fe (NM) vibrant markets with strong legal communities

To Apply

This search is being conducted by Flex HR on behalf of Durham Pittard & Spalding LLP. Qualified candidates shouldsubmita resumewithin.