Analysis Skills, Attorney, Business Development, Customer Relations, Legal, Legal Appeals, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Marketing, Personal Injury, Team Player, Writing Skills
Associate
Dallas or Houston, TX • Santa Fe, NM • Full-Time • In-Office
About Durham, Pittard & Spalding
Durham, Pittard & Spalding, LLP (DP&S) is a nationally recognized civil appellate and strategic litigation support firm with offices in Dallas, TX, Santa Fe, NM, and Houston, TX. Ranked Tier 1 by Best Lawyers and home to multiple Texas and New Mexico Super Lawyers, DP&S has built its reputation on providing sophisticated appellate counsel and substantive trial support to law firms handling complex, high-stakes civil matters. We work across a wide range of civil practice areas including personal injury, commercial litigation, products liability, and more, serving primarily as strategic partners to trial attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle.
The Opportunity
DP&S is growing and seeking experienced litigation attorneys to join its Dallas, Houston and Santa Fe offices. These are not traditional associate roles - we are looking for attorneys who think strategically, write with precision, and can serve as trusted counsel to trial lawyers and clients through every phase of a case. You will work at the intersection of trial support and appellate practice, contributing substantively from early case strategy through post-trial proceedings and appeal.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic litigation support to trial teams across all stages of civil litigation, from pre-trial motions through trial and appeal
- Research and draft substantive motions, including dispositive motions, motions in limine, Daubert challenges, jury charge submissions, and appellate briefs
- Serve as the appellate counsel on the trial team during trial
- Analyze trial records and identify, preserve, and develop issues for appellate review
- Collaborate directly with trial counsel to shape litigation strategy and build a clean, defensible record
- Contribute to business development efforts, including building relationships with referral sources, participating in CLE presentations, and supporting firm marketing initiatives
- Engage with clients and co-counsel as a credible, substantive legal resource
What We're Looking For - J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in Texas or New Mexico
- 3+ years of civil litigation or clerkship experience, with meaningful exposure to motion practice, trial support, or appellate work
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills
- Ability to manage complex legal issues across a range of civil matters independently and as part of a team
- Strong professional judgment and the ability to provide clear, strategic counsel under pressure
- Portable business or an existing referral network is a meaningful plus, but not required
- Genuine interest in and commitment to business development as an ongoing part of your practice
Why DP&S - A firm that has spent 20+ years doing one thing extremely well - appellate and trial support - and is recognized nationally for it
- Work on high-stakes, complex civil matters alongside attorneys who are consistently recognized as the top trial lawyers in the country
- A collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment that values excellent legal work above all else
- Opportunities to develop your own practice and profile through business development, CLE speaking, and client relationships
- Offices in Dallas and Houston (TX) and Santa Fe (NM) - vibrant markets with strong legal communities
To Apply
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