Description:
Are you ready to take ownership of your cases and be part of something different—something awesome?Gallian Firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 8+ years of civil litigation experience to join our growing team in Dallas. This position offers the opportunity to take the lead on complex litigation, collaborate with top-tier attorneys, and contribute meaningfully to a firm that values excellence, authenticity, and results.
We're not your typical law firm—and we don't want typical lawyers. If you're driven, confident in your skills, and want to help shape a firm where great work and great people are equally valued, we'd love to hear from you.
About Gallian Firm
Founded in 2019, Gallian Firm has built a strong reputation in both criminal defense and civil litigation. Our commitment to clients is unmatched, and our results speak for themselves—recognized among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine and consistently maintaining five-star client reviews. We pride ourselves on high standards, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of success for our clients.
Position Overview:
The Senior Litigation Associate will work directly with Partner Jaclyn Gallian and the civil litigation team on high-stakes litigation while managing their own docket with significant autonomy. Cases range from business and commercial disputes to labor and employment defense, premises liability, product liability, and toxic tort defense.
We're looking for someone who can handle complex cases with confidence, communicate effectively with clients, and contribute to the continued growth and excellence of the firm.
In your cover letter, please tell us about your best and most memorable professional moment—the one that reminded you why you became a lawyer in the first place. Cheesy but, have some fun with it.
Position Details:
- Salary starting at $180,000, plus substantial bonus opportunities
- Expected billable hours: 1,800
- Bonus structure heavily rewards business origination
- 401(k) with employer match
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Professional, collaborative office environment
- Beautiful, and we do mean beautiful, office space
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle all aspects of civil litigation from inception through trial
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery with precision and strategic foresight
- Manage hearings, depositions, and client communications with professionalism and confidence
- Provide thoughtful, solution-oriented legal advice aligned with client goals
- Participate in and contribute to firm business development initiative
Who You Are:
- You have 8+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally with first-chair or lead responsibility on significant cases
- You're detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You're motivated by excellence and enjoy collaborating with high-performing colleagues
- You bring a client-first mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit
- We're not looking for just anyone. We're looking for the right person. Come join a firm that's building something special.
Pay: From $180,000.00 per year
