Associate Attorney

Hawkins Parnell & Young
Dallas, TX
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well-rounded, highly-motivated litigation attorney with at least 1-4 years of experience for its Dallas, Texas office. The successful candidate must have an active Texas bar License, strong academic credentials, and willingness to learn and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be responsible for trial preparation, research, drafting of briefs and memos, attendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediations, and other litigation-related tasks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices, and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases and projects, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

  • Actively licensed and in good standing with each state bar
  • Previous litigation experience required
  • Participation in law review and/or moot court and prior deposition experience are a plus
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communications skills
  • Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
  • Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
  • Client-focused mentality
  • Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
  • Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing
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