What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney (in Dallas) position at Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C.?
Our Dallas litigation firm is adding an experienced in-office staff attorney to our civil rights jail neglect injury/death practice team. Seven to ten years of civil litigation experience is preferred. We represent families of people who die in jails from neglect, abuse, or suicide, as well as people catastrophically injured in jails. Most cases involve people dying from medical neglect, and we litigate all cases in federal courts across Texas. A federal clerkship and federal court litigation experience would be a plus.
The staff attorney position involves communicating with current and potential clients and opposing counsel; drafting discovery objections and responses, motions and responses (including assisting with frequent summary judgment motion responses), letters, and other case-related documents; appearing at out-of-town hearings; taking and defending depositions; and assisting with trial preparation and out-of-town trials. The position also involves critically reviewing and summarizing voluminous evidence (documents, audio recordings, and video recordings).
We offer a friendly, fast-paced environment with benefits. Base annual starting salary is $150,000 to $200,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Bonuses are also paid when cases resolve. If you would like to be part of a hard-working team that is making a difference, working on meaningful cases, this might be your opportunity.
If you are interested, please upload your resume', a cover letter, a writing sample (10 pages or more with legal citations), your law school transcript (if you graduated in the last 15 years), and your salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What compensation are you seeking, and why do you think that you would be a good fit for this position?
- Do you smoke or vape?
Experience:
- Civil Litigation: 7 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Texas Bar license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000