Description

Phelps Dunbar is seeking a senior attorney for the Litigation Practice Group in its Dallas, Texas office. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of litigation experience and the ability to independently handle complex litigation assignments, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive litigation materials, with appropriate partner oversight.

We are looking for an attorney who can take ownership of significant work, exercise sound judgment, manage deadlines, and contribute to a highly collaborative team environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable analyzing complex facts and legal issues, preparing written work product, communicating with clients and colleagues, and arguing appropriate matters when needed.

Our team values strong writing, practical judgment, responsiveness, and professionalism. This role is well suited for a lawyer who wants meaningful responsibility, sophisticated litigation work, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Dallas office.

Our success is based on the expertise of our lawyers. As Phelps Dunbar expands regionally, we look to hire bright, energetic, and motivated attorneys with excellent academic credentials, legal abilities, and professional judgment. The Firm offers attorneys exceptional opportunities and resources to help them learn, grow, and develop in the practice of law. As our attorneys progress throughout their careers, we recognize the importance of maintaining our standards of excellence through mentoring, training, and team building.

Job Requirements:

Must have strong writing and research skills with excellent academic credentials.

Litigation experience in commercial, financial services, banking, real estate, bankruptcy-related, or other complex business disputes is preferred but not required.