Senior Counsel, Litigation

Platt Richmond PLLC • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Platt Richmond is seeking a senior-level Litigation Associate to join our growing practice. This role is designed for someone responsible for managing a broad range of commercial litigation matters both in Texas and across the country including contract, fraud, intellectual property, defamation, real estate, creditor’s rights, class action defense and other business disputes. This role requires a deep knowledge of the litigation process and the ability to manage all aspects of a matter including legal research and writing, strategy development, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation and attendance. This role with work with and mentor associate attorneys and paralegals.

Requirements

• 6+ years of commercial litigation experience involving business disputes and causes of action
• Experience managing junior attorneys and paralegals
• Experience in state and federal courts
• Strong attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in projects, rather than a “finish the task and forget about it” approach
• Excellent communication and grammatical skills, both verbal and written
• Genuine, authentic personality
• Team player; takes direction well; receptive to constructive feedback
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• J.D. and Texas Bar Admittance

Nice To Haves

• Driven, detail oriented, and looking to take on more responsibility
• Solid experience leading commercial litigation cases in a private practice environment
• Someone who can operate independently but knows when to ask questions
• Values high-quality work but doesn’t want the big law lifestyle
• Enjoys working directly with clients and being part of a great team
• Is looking for high-quality litigation experience, meaningful responsibility, and the ability to make an impact

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and assist in all facets of the litigation practice
• Manage and oversee junior associates and paralegals
• Draft motions, discovery, and legal briefs
• Take fact and expert depositions
• Appear for court hearings
• Litigation strategy development and trail preparation and practice
• Take real ownership of your work instead of just supporting a small piece of it
• Assist partners on a broad range of commercial litigation cases
• Prepare motions, discovery and legal briefs
• Conduct legal due diligence, including fact checking and expert depositions
• Quarterback caseloads and assist in all facets of the litigation practice
• Manage and delegate appropriate tasks to junior attorneys and paralegals

Benefits

• Collegial atmosphere of hard-working but fun-loving partners, associates, and staff
• True work-life balance; 1700 billable hour requirement
• Dedicated paralegals and support staff
• Support and mentoring for business development initiatives
• Origination credit on matters brought to the firm by the associate
• Straightforward partner track
• Excellent benefits and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior