Associate Attorney

About The Job

The Nacol Law Firm, PC, a highly regarded law firm that has been well established in the Dallas, TX area for well over 30 years, is looking for an associate attorney to join the partners in civil, family, and real estate law matters. We are seeking an associate capable of supporting our clients in court cases and other kinds of adversarial legal proceedings such as mediations, arbitrations, and administrative law proceedings, including but not limited to motion practice, briefing, discovery dispute, trial preparation, temporary order hearings, injunctive hearings, and depositions.

This opportunity requires daily in‑office presence at our Dallas Office (i.e., not remote) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.

• Aiding and assisting lead attorneys and partners with motion practice, discovery, motion hearings, and trial preparation.
• Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources.
• Leading and supporting state/federal cases and arbitrations.
• Delegating tasks to appropriate staff.
• Communicating with opposing counsel and with court staff.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA‑approved law school.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Strong research, writing and analysis skills.
• Ability to interface directly with clients.
• Must have experience drafting motions, summary judgments, trial briefs, and original petitions, arguing law motion practice, and taking and defending depositions.
• 0 - 3 years of experience in civil litigation, family law, and real estate law is preferred, however we are willing to train a candidate with less experience should they have the necessary qualifications.
• Responsible for managing an assigned docket.
• Review records, converse with experts, propound and respond to discovery, file lawsuits, prepare clients, and present them for depositions, mediation, motion hearings, and assist with bench trials and jury trials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and My Case.

Salary and benefits are negotiable and based on experience.

The Nacol Law Firm, PC is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite #1190

Dallas, TX 75231