About Sullivan Law Offices

Sullivan Law Offices is a premier multi-practice firm serving private investors, family offices, and businesses in real estate, construction, estate planning, and syndications. We tackle everything from sophisticated transactional work to complex, high-stakes disputes. We operate in a highly collaborative environment that values professionalism, sharp legal execution, and top-tier client service. If you are looking for a firm where you can gain broad exposure to diverse areas of law without getting lost in a large firm setting, you will thrive here.

Why Join Us?

• Direct Mentorship: You won't just be grinding out document review. You will work side-by-side with and be directly mentored by Hunter Cox (Partner & Head of Litigation) and Brandon Schuelke (Senior Litigation Attorney).
• Clear Path for Growth: We actively invest in training our associates to manage lawsuits from start to finish.
• Competitive Financial Upside: We reward hard work with a strong base salary and a transparent, guaranteed bonus structure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $170,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Guaranteed Performance Bonus: Extra 10% of your base salary upon meeting the annual billable hour requirement.
• Additional Incentives: Eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
• Robust Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) with an excellent 5/4 firm match.
• Time Off: 20 days of PTO plus 12 paid holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Support partners and senior associates in all stages of commercial litigation from initial onset through post-trial.
• Courtroom & Advocacy: Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Client Interface: Directly communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Drafting: Author high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Strategy: Active participation in case strategy discussions and settlement negotiations.
• Core Skills: Conduct deep legal research, factual investigations, and maintain meticulous case files.
• Firm Expectations: Maintain a billable requirement of 2,000 hours per year. This role operates in our Southlake office 5 days a week (occasional work-from-home flexibility available upon approval).

Qualifications

• Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• Experience: 1–4 years of experience as a litigation associate, with a preference for commercial litigation exposure.
• For Senior Candidates (3–4 years): Proven experience independently managing various aspects of a commercial lawsuit from inception to conclusion.
• For Junior Candidates (1–2 years): An exceptional academic record and strong fundamental skills.
• Skills: Excellent oral communication, negotiation, and legal writing skills. Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team player.
• Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally as required for case needs.