Premier personal injury law firm in the Galleria area is seeking an experienced personal injury associate to join our practice. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years experience working on catastrophic personal injury cases on the plaintiff or defense side and the ability to handle a docket of 50 to 65 cases with minimal supervision.
We invest in our employees and have created an environment where you and your contributions will be valued and financially rewarded. Our firm has a thriving and collaborative team culture and history of record-setting verdicts and settlements in truck accidents, maritime accidents, oilfield accidents, wrongful death cases, and plant, refinery and other catastrophic workplace accidents and explosions.
This is a long-term position where you will have the opportunity to excel professionally and financially at a well respect plaintiff's law firm, while helping secure justice for individuals who were seriously injured or killed.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Primary Responsibilities:
Running own docket, managing a caseload of 60 to 80 personal injury cases, managing deadlines, filing petitions, answering written discovery, taking depositions, attending hearings and mediation, and taking cases to trial.
Required Qualifications:
- Comfortable managing caseload of 60+ cases with minimal supervision
- First chair trial experience in a personal injury case is preferred
- Ability to draft petitions, motions, and discovery requests and responses
- Ability to supervise the medical care and treatment of clients
- Experienced in taking and defending Party, Witness, and Expert depositions
- Excellent legal research, writing and, verbal communication skills
- Must be able to prioritize cases while being detailed-oriented and self-motivated
- A passion for helping and taking excellent care of accident victims
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive cases to resolution
- J.D. and Texas law license in good standing
Candidates should also have substantial experience in the following:
- Drafting petitions
- Conducting complex discovery
- Drafting complex motions and briefs
- Expert, corporate rep, and fact witness depositions in state and federal court
- Arguing motions in state and federal court
Clerkship Preference
Preference will be given to candidates who have clerked at a state or federal appellate court and/or have tried cases to verdict
Application Requirements:
We offer a competitive compensation package that is a combination of salary and bonus with a benefits package. If you are motivated to deliver high quality results, have a strong work ethic, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you believe you will contribute to the firm. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked as a lawyer at a Texas personal injury law firm?
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Texas Bar License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations