Lead Trial Lawyer
Zinda Law Group, PLLC · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · 2 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time
Responsibilities
- Handle personal injury cases from intake through verdict
- Draft and respond to motions, demonstrating a deep understanding of legal principles and procedures
- Work closely with clients, building strong relationships and providing exceptional client service throughout the legal process
- Utilize substantial knowledge of TRCP (Texas Rules of Civil Procedure) and Rules of Evidence to develop persuasive legal strategies
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
- At least 1 year of plaintiff or defense side personal injury litigation experience is preferred
- Jury Trial experience
- Licensed and in good standing with the Texas, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico State Bar
- Strong experience in drafting and responding to motions
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients
- Adept knowledge of TRCP and Rules of Evidence
- Ambition and passion, coupled with a relentless work ethic
- Ability to receive feedback and criticism
- Excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with support staff
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus
Compensation And Benefits
- Very competitive base pay (depending on experience) + uncapped bonus potential
- Ability to work remotely one day a week
- Opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring
- Opportunities to advance and grow within the firm
- Contingency fee referral bonus opportunities
- Paid time off (20 days) and 10 paid holidays
- IRA plan with company contribution (up to 3% match)
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance (100% of Medical covered by the firm)
Company Comradery
- Weekly Bonus Award
- Team Building
- Firm Paid Happy Hours
- Charity Drives
- Team Lunches
- Catered Lunch on Thursdays
- Breakfast Tacos on Mondays
- Annual Holiday Party in Austin, TX
Firm Philosophy
We firmly uphold the value of every individual within our team, ensuring they have the chance to build a rewarding career both financially and personally. Our firm's structure is designed to offer exceptional prospects for growth and advancement to our attorneys.
Core Principles
- Excellence Always
- Only the Best
- Failure is Not an Option
- We All Take Out the Trash
- Run the Firm Like a Business