Hiring: Associate Attorney for Dallas TX Law Firm

The Nacol Law Firm, PC, a highly regarded law firm that has been well established in the Dallas,
TX area for well over 30 years, is looking for an associate attorney to join the partners in civil,
family, and real estate law matters. We are seeking an associate capable of supporting our clients
in court cases and other kinds of adversarial legal proceedings such as mediations, arbitrations
and administrative law proceedings, including but not limited to motion practice, briefing,
discovery dispute, trial preparation, temporary order hearings, injunctive hearings, and
depositions.

Candidates must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school to be considered for the
position.

This opportunity requires daily in-office presence at our Dallas Office (i.e., not remote) from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Responsibilities:
• Aiding and assisting lead attorneys and partners with motion practice, discovery, motion
hearings, and trial preparation.
• Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources.
• Performing new client intake consultations.
• Attending temporary orders hearings, depositions, mediations, summary judgment
hearings, and other contested matters.
• Leading and supporting state/federal cases as well as arbitrations.
• Delegating tasks to appropriate staff
• Preparing cases for success in mediation, depositions, trial, and arbitration.
• Communicating with opposing counsel and with court staff.
• Managing a heavy caseload.

Qualifications/Skills
● Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-approved law school.
● Excellent academic record.
● Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (lateral candidates from
other jurisdictions will need to sit for the next bar exam).
● Strong research, writing and analysis skills as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative,
keen attention to detail, and the interpersonal skills to work well as part of a large,
collaborative team.
● Ability to interface directly with clients.
● Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
● Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organization skills.
● Must have experience drafting motions, summary judgments, and original petitions,
arguing law and motion matters, and taking and defending depositions.
● 2-4 years of experience in civil litigation, family law, and real estate law is preferred,
however, we are willing to train a candidate with less experience should they have the
necessary qualifications. You will be responsible for managing an assigned docket.
Duties will include reviewing records, conversing with experts, propounding and
responding to discovery, filing lawsuits, preparing clients and presenting them for
depositions, mediation, motion hearings, and assisting with bench trials and jury trials.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and MyCase.

Compensation
● Salary and benefits are negotiable and based on experience.

Send resume to Janice Nacol or call 972-690-3333.

The Nacol Law Firm, PC is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity,
or Veteran status.