ATTORNEY

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work up cases from file to trial, or file to settlement with assigned Houston trial team.
• Learn rules and law in varied jurisdictions (60% of cases in Texas, 20% Louisiana, 20% elsewhere).
• Work closely with trial team to represent various clients in complex civil proceedings.
• Attend and lead depositions.
• Draft motions, briefs, and complex demand letters.
• Draft affirmative motions.
• Attend trial as needed, 2-4 times a year (travel required).

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of any state bar.
• Minimum of three years’ post law school experience at a civil law firm or one year in a judicial clerkship.
• Excellent oral communication, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Mastery of the English language (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as a team, effectively and efficiently, without significant supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Thrives on obtaining favorable results.
• Exhibits professionalism by adhering to all firm policies, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Willing and available to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate caseload demands and court deadlines.
• Proficiency with Office 365 suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with the use of contemporary technology in law practice. Filevine, SharePoint, OneDrive, and TEAMS experience preferred but not required.

Experience

• Plaintiff Personal Injury experience
• Civil Litigation (Required)
• Hiring Experts
• Communication with clients on a regular basis
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal court laws
• Knowledge of cases from start to finish
• Substantial experience writing/researching briefs, motions, responses
• Knowledge of Filevine (Preferred)

Education/Certification

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto Insurance