Senior Associate Attorney

Champion LLP is a growing law firm providing legal services to a diverse and interesting clientele portfolio with a focus on middle market businesses. Champion is tech-forward and committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, professional growth, and support for team members to empower both personal and firm success. Champion provides highly competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience along with top tier benefits packages. We are located in the heart of downtown Dallas and offer offices with amazing views nearby some of the most highly rated restaurants and bars in Dallas. We value our team and team culture and plan to grow while maintaining this culture for we believe a team first approach produces better outcomes, professionally and personally, for members of our team while at the same time providing sophisticated and high-level work product, counsel, and/or outcomes for the clients we serve. If you want to advance your career as a senior litigation associate with a growing team, then this might be an exciting opportunity for you.

To succeed in this position, you will need excellent organizational and communication skills and must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. The firm’s ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and practical experience in litigation.

Job Responsibilities

· Conduct legal research and analysis

· Court appearances and hearings

· Case management

· Client communication

· Discovery management

· Settlement negotiation

· Trial preparation

· Assist in all phases of litigation including arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions, and participation at trial

· Prepare and review motions, briefs, and discovery

· Report to partners and clients regarding case status

· Work delegation skills

Job Requirements

· Legal research and writing

· Analytical and problem-solving skills

· Communication and interpersonal skills

· Organization and time management

· Teamwork and collaboration

· Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from intake to conclusion

· Collaborate with other attorneys and partners on legal projects

· Assist in case strategy development

Qualifications

• Some Commercial Litigation experience
• Must be highly organized and efficient, have a knack for problem solving, independent-thinking and be a self-starter who takes initiative
• Must be a team-player and have a pleasant personality. Must be able to get along well with others
• Proactive mindset with a proven ability to work independently
• Experience with legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $190,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• General & commercial litigation: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75201 (Required)

Work Location: In person