Litigation Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Supervise and manage all legal decisions for client cases that reach litigation status.

• Ensure the Litigation Team promptly responds to and returns client calls.

• Take swift action concerning litigation cases.

• Immediately record all pertinent information in case files.

• Guide legal decisions throughout every stage of litigation.

• Assess the relevance of laws and statutes to potential case recoveries.

• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance adjusters, and medical providers.

• Resolve cases efficiently while striving for the highest possible settlements.

• Negotiate settlements for personal injury cases.

• Depose involved parties and fact as well as expert witnesses.

• Employ effective litigation strategies for either settlement or trial.

• Draft and present motions.

• Participate in mediation sessions.

• Represent the firm in court appearances.

• Prepare for and attend trial in a first or second chair capacity, as needed.

• Ensure adherence to the legal and ethical standards set by the State Bar of Texas.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

• 3 to 5 years of litigation and trial experience in Texas personal injury law.

• Required experience as a 2nd Chair.

• Preferred experience as a 1st Chair.

• Proven experience handling contested motions.

• Experience in taking and defending depositions of parties and experts.

• Familiarity with mediation in personal injury cases.

• Willingness to manage a pre-litigation caseload while developing a full litigation docket.

• Proficient in computer use, including document drafting and e-filing.

• Willingness for light travel throughout Texas.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong overall time management abilities.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to multitask and manage a high-volume litigation docket.

• Detail-oriented, strategic thinker, and assertive advocate.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive and positive work environment.

• Access to cutting-edge technology.

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses.