Associate Attorney

About the Firm

Nowak & Stauch, PLLC is a litigation boutique representing businesses across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and throughout North Texas. Our practice concentrates on commercial disputes, with a robust focus on construction, real estate, and nonsubscriber liability claims. We also handle commercial collections, insurance defense, commercial trucking, oil and gas litigation, and employment litigation.

Our attorneys are skilled negotiators and trial-tested litigators with extensive experience. We pride ourselves on quickly assessing case issues and achieving exceptional outcomes for our clients. As a small firm, we offer a collaborative and respectful environment where every team member plays a meaningful role. Unlike larger firms where responsibilities are heavily compartmentalized, our attorneys are involved in the full lifecycle of each case.

About the Role

This position is designed for an attorney seeking substantial hands-on litigation experience, autonomy, and long-term growth. You will join a fast-paced, demanding, and highly productive team where you will manage cases independently from inception through resolution with minimal supervision.

The role focuses primarily on commercial, construction, and real estate-related disputes, with a strong emphasis on defense work for home builder clients. This is an opportunity for a strong practitioner to step in, take ownership of files, and contribute immediately. We are not looking for someone with an existing book of business or a focus on business development; we are looking for a self-starter who thrives in a busy, highly engaged legal environment.

Ideal Candidate Fit

This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys handling cases from start to finish and prefers a close-knit team over a large, compartmentalized firm structure. You should be comfortable working in a high-volume environment and possess the confidence to manage files with sound judgment.

Conversely, this position is not ideal for attorneys coming from a purely transactional practice (such as estate planning or document-heavy advisory work) or those who prefer highly structured environments with narrowly defined responsibilities. We do not require significant day-to-day handholding; we value autonomy and the ability to execute strategy with partner oversight as needed.

Hiring Process

We are always interested in meeting new talent to establish new relationships. If you are an experienced attorney looking for a meaningful role in a thriving practice, we encourage you to reach out.