Commercial Litigation Associate
full-time•Plano
About this role
Overview
Nelson Mullins is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its litigation group in the Dallas office. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a dynamic team in a growing location.
A Day in the Life
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex office is growing into a full-service office and has doubled in size since opening just over two years ago. The office features partners with experience in banking, mergers & acquisitions, product liability, commercial litigation, real estate, finance, and corporate legal matters. While many members of the two Dallas offices regularly represent some of the world’s largest automotive makers and other product manufacturers throughout the U.S., other members represent banks, lenders, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all shapes and sizes.
All candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and a copy of their law school transcript.
We Know You
You have at least six years but no more than eight years of meaningful commercial litigation experience in a mid-size to large law firm setting, or a similar level of trial experience in other settings. You’re prepared to draft and argue complex motions, to propound and respond to discovery, to take and defend depositions, to assist in in both jury trials and bench trials, and you bring an entrepreneurial spirit to a growing office. You possess exceptional oral and written advocacy skills with strong academic credentials. You are adept in case management, ready to take the lead, and are admitted to and in good standing with the Texas Bar.
Who We Are
With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.
What you'll do
- The associate will draft and argue complex motions, propound and respond to discovery, and take and defend depositions. They will assist in both jury trials and bench trials.
About Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is a full-service Am Law 100 law firm founded in 1897, with more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals across offices throughout the United States. The firm serves clients in more than 100 practice areas, including litigation, corporate/M&A, real estate, intellectual property, healthcare, government relations, and more, and is known for combining legal expertise with practical business solutions.The firm represents a diverse client base that includes Fortune 500 and Fortune 200 corporations, privately held companies, private equity and venture capital clients, emerging growth businesses, startups, academic institutions, nonprofits, and individual clients. Nelson Mullins’ litigators are experienced in high-stakes matters, class actions, product liability, and mass torts, while its transactional and advisory teams support clients on strategic deals and business growth.Nelson Mullins emphasizes trusted partnerships, deep industry knowledge, and practical advocacy, working side-by-side with clients to solve complex legal and business challenges. Its client relationships span local, regional, national, and international matters, with tailored service ranging from routine legal needs to sophisticated litigation and corporate representation.
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What does a Commercial Litigation Associate do at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP?
As a Commercial Litigation Associate at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP, you will: the associate will draft and argue complex motions, propound and respond to discovery, and take and defend depositions. They will assist in both jury trials and bench trials..
Is the Commercial Litigation Associate position at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP remote?
The Commercial Litigation Associate position at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP is based in Plano, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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