Trial Attorney (Commercial Litigation)

Sul Lee Law Firm

$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Dallas, TX
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • 7+ years of litigation experience focusing on partnership/shareholder disputes and fiduciary duties
  • Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (or willing to waive in)
  • First-chair trial, injunction hearing, or arbitration experience preferred
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Strong business acumen for advising clients on legal and financial aspects

Responsibilities

  • Lead litigation strategy for partnership/shareholder disputes and commercial litigation issues
  • Handle TRO and TI hearings, including emergency filings and expedient discovery
  • Manage all aspects of case development including pleadings and mediation
  • Advise clients on dispute-prevention strategies and settlement structuring
  • Supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and staff on case tasks

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility promoting work-life balance
  • Performance-based rewards including competitive compensation and bonuses
  • Professional development through mentoring and CLE coverage
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match
  • Paid time off and substitution work day options
Full Job Description
Description

Our growing firm is seeking a well-qualified senior attorney who can handle commercial litigation/trial work, work as a team, and zealously represent clients both in and out of court.

We ensure you have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally through:
  • Hybrid Work Flexibility: A modern approach to the traditional law firm environment
  • Performance-Based Rewards: Competitive compensation paired with bonuses that recognize your hard work
  • Professional Development: One-to-one mentoring; CLE coverage; and other support


Comprehensive Benefits
  • Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement: 401(k) or retirement savings plan with a generous employer match
  • PTO/Substitution Work Day


Responsibilities
• Lead litigation strategy for partnership/shareholder disputes, derivative claims, and other commercial litigation issues such as breach of contract claims
• Handle TRO and TI hearings, including emergency filings, expedited discovery, evidentiary hearings, and enforcement actions
• Manage all aspects of case development: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Advise business clients on dispute-prevention strategies, corporate governance, and settlement structuring
• Supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and staff on case tasks

Qualifications
• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 7+ years of litigation experience, with a significant focus on partnership/shareholder disputes, fiduciary duty, business divorce, and emergency injunctive relief (TRO/TI hearings)
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (or willing to waive in)
• First-chair trial, injunction hearing, or arbitration experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong business acumen and ability to advise clients on both legal and financial aspects of disputes

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