Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, a national law firm with offices located in major cities throughout the United States, is looking for an attorney with 2-6 years’ experience in private practice for an associate position working in the Firm’s general litigation practice from its Dallas/Fort Worth office. The attorney will assist in handling all aspects of litigation, including discovery, brief drafting, depositions, court appearances, trials, and contract reviews. Any experience in transportation and logistics law or personal injury law is a plus. Firm practices throughout the country, so some travel is involved.
Skills and Requirements of General Litigation Associate
- Admittance to Texas state bar required.
- Previous experience in civil litigation required.
Firm Benefits
The Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/HSA, dental, vision, life, disability, family care leave, 401k/profit sharing retirement package, and pet insurance. Employees are also eligible to work a hybrid schedule after probationary period.
Firm Culture
The Firm has a collaborative, team culture that fosters support among peers and collegiality between assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and managers. We have a welcoming, equitable workplace with an open-door policy. The Firm was recognized as an unparalleled leader in client service in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2026: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance, named as an Indy Star Top Workplaces for 12 consecutive years, and listed in the 2026 Best Lawyers publication as Best Law Firm of the year in the United States.
About Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary
Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary serves the legal and business needs of the transportation industry on a full-service basis. Our legal team is experienced in not only regulatory compliance, but also business structuring and transactions, litigation, insurance, labor and employment, highway accident defense, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, workers' compensation, logistics, driver leasing, warehousing, private fleet operations, outsourcing, and customs. We also represent clients in a variety of other related industries, including those that provide services or products in insurance, alternative workforce strategies, construction and real estate development, manufacturing, retail goods, and professional services. With our principal office in Indianapolis and other offices located coast to coast, we are easily accessible to clients nationwide.
Please send resumes and sample writing to [email protected]. Resumes with previous law firm experience will be considered first. Compensation for this position is from $170,000 - $220,000 based on experience and qualifications. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Admittance to Texas state bar
- Previous experience in civil litigation
- 2-6 years' experience in private practice
- Experience in transportation and logistics law or personal injury law
- Previous law firm experience (resumes with prior firm experience considered first)
What We Do
Scopelitis Law Firm is the largest law firm in the U.S. dedicated solely to transportation and related industries. It provides legal advice and counsel to over 5,000 clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small, family-owned businesses, including motor carriers, brokers, logistics companies, and warehouses, with expertise across more than 35 practice areas.
