Litigation Attorney

Houston-based boutique law firm, established in the late 90s, specializing in insurance defense, transportation litigation, products liability, premises liability, and commercial litigation.

Why Join Us

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short and long term disability
• 401k with match
• Strong bonus structure
• Dynamic Caseload & Trial Exposure: Opportunity to handle a diverse mix of first and third-party insurance defense, with an emphasis on third-party matters currently. The firm has tried over 35 cases since COVID, and empowers associates to handle depositions, hearings, and trials early on.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: No rigid billable hour quotas. The firm prioritizes quality work and offers bonuses after 1900 billable hours.
• Rapid Career Advancement & Partnership Potential: The firm rewards performance, and hard work and business development skills can propel you to partnership within a few years.
• Exceptional Culture & Team: Join a close-knit, ethical team with a stellar reputation in the community, in a supportive environment where contributions are valued and the firm actively works to improve employee experience.
• Autonomy & Impact: Enjoy the freedom to shape your role and contribute to firm policies, with a lack of bureaucracy that allows for agile decision-making.

About the Role

Our prestigious legal firm is actively seeking a dynamic Litigation Attorney to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and client-focused professional to play a key role in our litigation team. The successful candidate will handle a wide variety of complex legal matters, from inception through appeal. This is a challenging and rewarding role that demands high levels of initiative, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in all stages of litigation, including fact investigation, legal research, drafting legal documents, managing discovery, and presenting arguments in court.
• Conducting depositions of parties and witnesses, which involves interviewing witnesses, experts, and other parties involved in the case.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients, which requires excellent negotiation skills and a deep understanding of our clients' best interests.
• Developing litigation strategies and making recommendations to clients based on a thorough understanding of the facts and legal issues of each case.
• Providing legal advice to clients and keeping them informed about the status of their cases.
• Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure the best representation for our clients.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney in insurance defense litigation or related practice area.
• Proven experience in conducting depositions and managing own caseload from inception to trial.
• Exceptional litigation skills, including excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• A proven track record of effectively managing a caseload.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• A high degree of professionalism and adherence to strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
• The ability to work independently, but also as part of a team, in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Pay

$130,000 - $185,000 per year