Fort Worth, Texas, United States · Hybrid
$170k–$220k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: DFW - Fort Worth, TX 76102Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $220,000.00 SalaryScopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, a national law firm with offices located in major cities throughout the United S…
Skills: Civil Litigation, Discovery, Brief Drafting, Depositions, Court Appearances
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The associate will handle all aspects of litigation, including discovery, drafting briefs, and conducting depositions. Responsibilities also include making court appearances, participating in trials, and performing contract reviews.
Candidates must be admitted to the Texas state bar and have previous experience in civil litigation. 2-6 years of private practice experience is required, with transportation or personal injury law experience being a plus.
Job DetailsJob Location: DFW - Fort Worth, TX 76102Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $220,000.00 SalaryScopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, a national law firm with offices located in major cities throughout the United States, is looking for an attorney with 2-6 years’ experience in private practice for an associate position working in the Firm’s general litigation practice from its Dallas/Fort Worth office. The attorney will assist in handling all aspects of litigation, including discovery, brief drafting, depositions, court appearances, trials, and contract reviews. Any experience in transportation and logistics law or personal injury law is a plus. Firm practices throughout the country, so some travel is involved.
Skills and Requirements of General Litigation Associate
Admittance to Texas state bar required.
Previous experience in civil litigation required.
The Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/HSA, dental, vision, life, disability, family care leave, 401k/profit sharing retirement package, and pet insurance. Employees are also eligible to work a hybrid schedule after probationary period.
The Firm has a collaborative, team culture that fosters support among peers and collegiality between assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and managers. We have a welcoming, equitable workplace with an open-door policy. The Firm was recognized as an unparalleled leader in client service in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2026: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance, named as an Indy Star Top Workplaces for 12 consecutive years, and listed in the 2026 Best Lawyers publication as Best Law Firm of the year in the United States.
About Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary serves the legal and business needs of the transportation industry on a full-service basis. Our legal team is experienced in not only regulatory compliance, but also business structuring and transactions, litigation, insurance, labor and employment, highway accident defense, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, workers' compensation, logistics, driver leasing, warehousing, private fleet operations, outsourcing, and customs. We also represent clients in a variety of other related industries, including those that provide services or products in insurance, alternative workforce strategies, construction and real estate development, manufacturing, retail goods, and professional services. With our principal office in Indianapolis and other offices located coast to coast, we are easily accessible to clients nationwide.
Please send resumes and sample writing to [email protected]. Resumes with previous law firm experience will be considered first. Compensation for this position is from $170,000 - $220,000 based on experience and qualifications. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
Scopelitis is the largest law firm in the U.S. dedicated solely to transportation and related industries.
Scopelitis attorneys provide advice and counsel to over 5,000 clients in virtually every segment of the transportation industry - from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, family-owned businesses - including motor carriers, brokers, logistics companies and warehouses. Scopelitis clients have access to attorneys in the Firm’s Indianapolis headquarters, as well as 9 additional offices across the country. Drawing from decades of collective knowledge, Scopelitis attorneys offer innovative, tailored advice for both pending legal questions and anticipated potential problems with dedicated teams in over 25 practice areas, including Regulatory, DOT and HAZMAT Compliance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Labor and Employment, Class Action Defense and Complex Litigation, and Independent Contractor Issues.
Offices: Chattanooga, Tennessee, US · Chicago, Illinois, US · Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, US · Detroit, Michigan, US · Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Scopelitis is the largest law firm in the U.S. dedicated solely to transportation and related industries.
Scopelitis attorneys provide advice and counsel to over 5,000 clients in virtually every segment of the transportation industry - from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, family-owned businesses - including motor carriers, brokers, logistics companies and warehouses. Scopelitis clients have access to attorneys in the Firm’s Indianapolis headquarters, as well as 9 additional offices across the country. Drawing from decades of collective knowledge, Scopelitis attorneys offer innovative, tailored advice for both pending legal questions and anticipated potential problems with dedicated teams in over 25 practice areas, including Regulatory, DOT and HAZMAT Compliance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Labor and Employment, Class Action Defense and Complex Litigation, and Independent Contractor Issues.
Offices: Chattanooga, Tennessee, US · Chicago, Illinois, US · Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, US · Detroit, Michigan, US · Indianapolis, Indiana, US
