Working at Hartline Barger
WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE THE BEST
When Hartline Barger was formed, we asked ourselves a simple question: Should we focus on being large, or on being the best? We chose the latter. Hartline Barger isn’t just a law firm. We are a close-knit family that values collaboration, work-life prioritization, and exceptional legal prowess. Here’s why you’ll love being a part of our team:
Exceptional Attorneys, Exceptional Experience: Our firm has a track record of producing outstanding attorneys. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and cutting-edge cases, we’ve honed legal skills that set us apart.
Collaboration is Key: We thrive on teamwork. We believe collaboration fuels success, and our shared work ethic ensures excellence without burnout.
Work Hard, Thrive Well: We get it— Yes, we expect phenomenal work, but not at the expense of your wellbeing. Our shared work ethic ensures excellence without burnout. We prioritize what matters most. From family-friendly policies to wellness programs, we’ve got your back.
Open Positions
Litigation Associate Attorney, 4+ years
Dallas, TX • Houston, TX
Description
Hartline Barger LLP, a nationally recognized trial law firm specializing in general civil litigation, is seeking attorneys with 4+ years of experience to join its growing Dallas, Lubbock, and Houston offices. Hartline Barger built its reputation on product liability defense but has expanded to numerous practice areas. Given Hartline Barger’s exceptional trial record over the last thirty years, Hartline is also a go-to firm for excess and monitoring counsel. We believe that associates develop best when given direct experience, including in depositions, hearings, briefing, and trial.
Requirements
• Strong academic and litigation background
• Exceptional writing and advocacy skills
• Independently manage a caseload – from beginning to end
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on multitude of legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Take the lead with client communication and provide meaningful updates
We offer a competitive salary and collaborative firm culture with exceptional benefits. We also offer hybrid and in-office working options.
How To Apply
If you’re ready to work with some of the best trial attorneys in the country, take on a diverse docket of high-profile cases, and immerse yourself in a corporate culture that upholds the highest standards of professionalism, contact us and submit your resume to careers@hartlinebarger.com.
Paralegal - Personal Injury Defense Litigation
Dallas, TX • Houston, TX
Description
The Dallas office of Hartline Barger LLP is seeking an energetic and reliable paralegal to join our busy personal injury defense team. The ideal candidate will have experience in personal injury and catastrophic loss defense. This position requires heavy discovery work and file management. Candidate must have excellent research and writing skills, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment, think creatively and work independently.
Responsibilities
• Obtain, review, and analyze documents, including medical records, financial records, tax and employment records, and other relevant documents/information.
• Research and analysis of case issues, including incident facts, and party and witness background information.
• Perform social media and background searches.
• Draft/coordinate written discovery and document production and expert discovery.
• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases.
• Track all discovery and pleadings deadlines.
• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms.
• Communication of issues with experts; investigation analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony, and articles.
• Coordinate inspections.
• Correspond/coordinate with investigators.
• Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts.
• Generate status reports, logs, and indices.
• Trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files; trial logistics; trial attendance (may require travel).
Requirements
• 5+ years’ experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or substantial equivalent experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense will be considered in lieu of education.
• Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong analytical skills; advanced oral and written-communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D Insurance, 401(k) savings plan and generous paid time off. The position also allows for remote work two days per week.
How To Apply
If you’re ready to work with some of the best trial attorneys in the country, take on a diverse docket of high-profile cases, and immerse yourself in a corporate culture that upholds the highest standards of professionalism, contact us and submit your resume to careers@hartlinebarger.com.
Summer Associates Program
GET YOUR CAREER OFF TO THE BEST POSSIBLE START
Our Summer Associate Program is not like your typical internship. We’re very particular about who we accept. After all, in the last decade, we’ve hired more than 20 of our Summer Associates to join the firm as full-time associates after graduation.
As a Summer Associate, you’ll be paired with a partner and associate mentor who will give you an insider’s view of the types of cases we represent, provide an environment where your questions and contributions are welcome, and empower you to take on meaningful projects when appropriate. We don’t expect you to know everything on day one. But we do expect you to have the drive to work hard, learn quickly, and make the most of the opportunities that are put before you.
How To Apply
We select our summer associates with the intent of hiring them after graduation. Due to the high volume of interest in our program, we select our summer associate candidates through our On Campus Interview (OCI) programs. If your law school does not have an OCI program and you are interested in our summer associate program, please email summers@hartlinebarger.com to learn more.
As always, we look forward to seeing the caliber of this year’s candidates and wish you the best of luck.
