Associate Attorney

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP • Dallas, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well-rounded, highly-motivated litigation attorney with at least 1-4 years of experience for its Dallas, Texas office. The successful candidate must have an active Texas bar License, strong academic credentials, and willingness to learn and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team. A writing sample is required when applying. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented attorneys who wish to join a success driven, vibrant team. HPY represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices located in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco.

Requirements

• At least 1-4 years of experience
• Active Texas bar License
• Strong academic credentials
• Willingness to learn and gain trial experience
• Actively licensed and in good standing with each state bar
• Previous litigation experience required
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communications skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
• Client-focused mentality
• Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
• Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

Nice To Haves

• Participation in law review and/or moot court
• Prior deposition experience

Responsibilities

• Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparation
• Research, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites
• Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates
• Attendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediations

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed