Associate Attorney

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Miller Knauff Law Firm is a well-established litigation defense firm with more than 20 years of experience representing clients throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area and across the State of Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of Litigation experience in insurance defense and personal injury to join our growing practice. We pride ourselves on high-quality legal work, responsive client service, and a collaborative, supportive firm culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Individuals must be very organized, detail-oriented, punctual, and dependable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure. The ideal candidates will have excellent writing and oral communication skills and a willingness to grow with the practice. These attorneys will assist senior counsel in drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery relating to the firm's matters, and will meet with clients, attend hearings, take depositions, and attend trial.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage case files, client reporting, billing, and budgeting requirements
• Evaluate liability, damages, and loss exposure
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Review discovery responses and prepare motions to compel and other litigation motions
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and memoranda
• Comply with federal, state, and local court rules
• Meet or exceed monthly billable hour goals (additional compensation available for exceeding goals)
• Occasional travel as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience (3-4 preferred)
• Civil litigation experience required; personal injury experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Windows

PAY RANGE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Salary and bonus structure are competitive and flexible, based on experience level; these will be discussed early in the interview process to ensure alignment.

Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn's Easy Apply or email their resume to Christina Miller at cmiller@mklawpc.com.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.mklawpc.com.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Plan
• Profit-Sharing Plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Supplemental Bonus and Pay

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SCHEDULE: This is not a remote position. Confidentiality will be maintained in all talks and negotiations.

No agencies or phone calls, please.