Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney role is hybrid in Dallas, TX, with a stated base salary range of $240,000–$280,000 per year. The associate joins the commercial litigation team at a national law firm through Direct Counsel; the team handles complex, high-stakes matters across industries. Working with senior attorneys and shareholders, the associate contributes to case strategy and litigation from discovery and depositions through oral arguments and brief writing. The role also offers client-development exposure, mentorship, and a stated hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two remote.

What you'll do

• Work on complex commercial litigation matters
• collaborate with senior attorneys and shareholders
• handle discovery, depositions, oral arguments, and brief writing
• manage cases, including party and third-party discovery and motion practice
• conduct legal research and writing
• contribute to client development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

commercial litigation associate attorney

commercial litigation

litigation

discovery

depositions

motion practice

hybrid

3 days in office

2 remote days

dallas tx

direct counsel

$240k–$280k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
• paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and personal days
• wellness programs
• child and elder care support
• commuter benefits
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires two to four years of complex commercial litigation experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and Texas licensure in good standing or admission in progress. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and personal days; wellness programs; care support; commuter benefits; and employee discounts.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.