Associate Attorney

The Dallas office of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP seeks an associate with 2-5 years' experience in civil litigation and/or appellate practice to join the Appellate section of the firm. Candidates should have a working knowledge of state and federal civil and appellate procedure, and excellent advocacy and writing skills. Litigation experience, including motion and trial practice is preferred, and previous appellate and/or federal judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred.

Valid Texas BAR license required.

The associate in this position will assist in handling the firm's appellate work, including brief drafting and oral arguments; assist other sections of the firm with motion practice, trial preparation and support; and attend firm trials as appellate counsel.

• We have been providing top-notch legal services to our clients, both regionally and nationally, for 75 years;
• We have been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the Best Law Firms for 15 consecutive years;
• We are a 290+ attorney firm with offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas;
  Denver, Colorado;
  New Orleans, Louisiana;
  St. Paul, Minnesota;
  New York City, New York; and Honolulu, Hawaii;
• We offer several formal mentorship and training programs for associates and senior attorneys including yearly reviews, assigned supervising partners, yearly associates training schools, and dedicated attorney development partner;
• We offer a transparent path to partner levels;
• We offer quarterly bonuses based on hours billed rather than collections;
• We are committed to diversity and inclusion. For several years in a row, Thompson Coe has been prominently featured on the Glass Ceiling Report, which recognizes female attorney representation at all levels. Equal opportunity employer.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, 401(k) and profit sharing for full time employees, as well as health, vision and dental insurance.
• We are not working with outside recruiters for this position.