Senior Defense Litigation Attorney - Dallas, TX -Partner Track!

Senior Defense Litigation Attorney - Dallas, TX

Our firm is a full-service national law firm with 250+ attorneys across 16 offices and 25+ practice areas, known for a collaborative, entrepreneurially minded culture with strong mentorship at every level.

Our Dallas office is expanding its litigation practice and looking for a seasoned defense attorney who wants genuine trial responsibility, direct client relationships, and a clear path to leadership - not just a seat at the table.

What you'll do -

• Lead and manage defense litigation matters from intake through trial or arbitration across hospitality, premises liability, general liability, and commercial lines
• Serve as first chair in Texas state and federal court trials and arbitrations
• Supervise and mentor a team of junior and mid-level attorneys on active case inventories
• Develop and maintain direct client relationships with insurers, hotel brands, managed-property operators, and commercial clients
• Drive case strategy, manage budgets, and produce work product that meets fast-paced carrier and client timelines
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities; portable book welcomed but not required

What you need -

• 8+ years of defense litigation experience in hospitality, premises/general liability, business/commercial litigation, or related insurance defense practice
• Active Texas bar license and eligibility to appear in Texas state and federal courts
• First-chair trial and/or arbitration experience
• Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring other attorneys

Nice to have -

• Experience in hospitality defense specifically (hotels or managed properties)
• Existing client relationships or portable business
• Multi-jurisdiction bar admissions

Benefits

Pay & benefits -

Base Pay - $275K - $300K

• Unlimited PTO for attorneys
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k plus match
• Meaningful client contact and hands-on trial experience from day one

Location & schedule -

Dallas, Texas (office-based); Hybrid Schedule however must be available for in-person court appearances and client meetings throughout Texas.