Gibson Herod Law is a distinguished and fast-growing Dallas-based firm specializing in commercial litigation and business transactions across Texas. We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients while creating a supportive, family-friendly environment for our team. We pride ourselves on competing with the very best and maintaining a collaborative, high-performance culture. Our managing partner is a five-time Texas Super Lawyer, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We’re currently hiring and looking for driven, detail-oriented professionals to join us. Explore our open positions below. To apply, send a resume to [email protected]
Current Positions Open Include: Associate Attorney | Litigation Paralegal
Driven Associate Attorney (3+ Years) – Commercial Litigation Support
Position Overview: Gibson Herod Law is a distinguished, fast-growing Dallas-based firm specializing in commercial litigation and business transactions. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional results for successful, entrepreneurial clients and maintaining a collaborative, high-performance culture. Our managing partner is a five-time Texas Super Lawyer, reflecting our commitment to excellence and rigor.
We are seeking a highly accomplished, driven, and detail-oriented attorney with 3+ years of experience to serve as a key litigation resource in high-stakes commercial disputes, breach of contract cases, construction, DTPA, and fraud.
This is a demanding role that requires a strong work ethic and provides a genuine opportunity to learn and grow into a senior position with greater responsibility. If you have a genuine love for the practice of law and thrive in an intellectually challenging environment where execution is paramount, we encourage your application.
Essential Qualifications & Expectations:
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of significant experience in commercial litigation.
• Trial Advocacy Support: Proven track record of successful court appearances, including supporting partners in motion hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Legal Acumen: Thorough comprehension of civil procedure, evidence, and effective trial advocacy.
• License: An active license to practice law in the state of Texas is required.
• Work Ethic & Drive: We are looking for attorneys who can efficiently handle high-volume production, display a proactive, “can-do” attitude, and possess an unwavering dedication to client service. Intellectual engagement and a relentless commitment to excellence are non-negotiable requirements for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Proactive Communication: Superior verbal communication skills are essential. You must be proactive, unafraid of the phone, and ready to engage directly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and the court to advance client interests quickly.
• Drafting: Draft complex pleadings, compelling motions and comprehensive discovery requests/responses with minimal supervision.
• Discovery: Take and defend high-stakes depositions effectively, often serving as the primary lead on discovery matters.
• Court Attendance: Prepare for and attend trials, arbitrations, mediation, and court hearings solo or alongside a partner.
• High-Volume Execution: Ability to work efficiently and execute detailed tasks correctly under tight deadlines, providing reliable support to the litigation team.
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer competitive salaries and are dedicated to optimizing the growth and development of our attorneys.
• Salary: 130k+ Competitive Weekly Salary (Commensurate with experience and performance).
• Professional Development: Dedicated resources and mentorship focused on supporting your growth into a senior, independent role.
• Retirement: Employee-matched IRA.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Office Environment: Private office and a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
We are looking for someone who measures success by results—not the clock. If you are motivated, disciplined, and ready to contribute at a high level, we encourage you to apply.
Gibson Herod Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Litigation Paralegal
Position Overview: We are not a typical law firm. We are a small, but elite team of litigators who are on the cutting edge of business litigation in Texas. Our clients are successful entrepreneurs who expect first-rate service, strategic thinking, and exceptional results. We are seeking a driven Litigation Paralegal who is ready to dedicate themselves to a challenging and rewarding career, not just a job. As a key member of our litigation team, you will be on the front lines, providing high-level support to our attorneys on complex, high-stakes business disputes. This role requires attention to detail and deadlines, the flexibility to work on multiple cases at a time, and a relentless work ethic. If you take pride in producing superior work under deadline constraints, this position offers a rare opportunity to grow alongside top-tier trial lawyers.
Responsibilities:
• Case Management: The ability to self-manage all aspects of complex business litigation matters, including organizing and maintaining case files, identifying and tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal rules, as well as internal protocols.
• Factual Investigation/Research: Conduct thorough factual research and investigations to support case strategy and litigation preparation.
• Document Preparation: Draft, edit, and format, pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, and correspondence with accuracy and efficiency.
• Discovery: Assist in all phases of discovery, including document collection, reviewing, and summarizing documents and deposition transcripts to uncover key information.
• Client Interaction and Third-Party Interaction: Serve as a professional liaison with clients, witnesses, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Court Filings: Ensure the timely and accurate filing of legal documents with courts and agencies, guaranteeing compliance with all local, state, and federal rules.
• Trial Support: Provide essential support for hearings and trials, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination and assisting with courtroom logistics.
Qualifications:
• Extensive experience in business litigation with a deep, practical understanding of the litigation process from start to finish. Extensive understanding of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) and discovery deadlines.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal in business litigation.
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
• A demonstrated history of strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering work ethic.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), online investigative tools, e-filing systems, and emerging legal technology, including AI-based tools.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor.
Compensation:
Compensation: $70,000+ annually, commensurate with experience and demonstrated performance. We invest in top talent, and our compensation reflects that commitment.
About the Firm: Gibson Herod Law is a distinguished and rapidly growing Dallas-based firm focused on commercial litigation and business transactions throughout Texas. Led by a five-time Texas Super Lawyer, we compete at the highest level and hold ourselves to exacting standards. We value collaboration, accountability, and results—and we reward those who consistently deliver excellence.
Benefits:
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary that recognizes and rewards your contributions.
• Outstanding Team: Work with a group of like-minded professionals who are passionate about their work.
• Private Office: Enjoy a private office, a space for focus and productivity.
• Generous Vacation Policy: We believe in hard work and the importance of taking time to recharge.
• Health Insurance: Subsidized health insurance.
• Retirement Plan: Employee-matched IRA to help you build a secure future.
• Performance-Based Bonuses: A bonus structure that directly rewards your hard work and results.
We are looking for someone who measures success by results—not the clock. If you are motivated, disciplined, and ready to contribute at a high level, we encourage you to apply.
Gibson Herod Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.