Litigation Attorney
Witherite Law Group · Dallas, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our litigation team. This role is ideal for a passionate advocate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in the courtroom, and committed to delivering top-tier legal representation for our personal injury clients. You will handle a full litigation caseload, with the support of a dedicated team.
Responsibilities
- Handle and manage Personal Injury files from file through trial
- Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit, writing discovery and depositions, and trying the case
- Willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, staff and other lawyers
- Successfully lead a litigation team of 5 plus people
- Litigate a case from beginning to end
- Have good work ethics and present strong attention to detail
- Ability to work cohesively in a team environment
- Experience in supervising and managing other team members
- Pre-Litigation case management and negotiation experience
- Experience handling cases involving commercial motor vehicles
- Willing to expand knowledge of trucking litigation and obtain board certification in truck accident law
- Willing to work independently yet be accountable
Qualifications
- Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
- Current member of the Bar in good standing in one of the following states: Texas, Illinois, or Georgia.
- Minimum of 5 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Trial experience preferred
- Commercial case experience a plus
- Experience litigating trucking and other commercial motor vehicle cases a plus
Benefits
- $5,000 annual budget toward CLE and bar dues
- Unlimited paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company‑paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (no waiting period) and Long‑Term Disability
- Options to purchase additional Life & AD&D coverage
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- 401(k) with company contributions
Pay
Salary range: $150,000-$225,000 + monthly bonus based on attorney fees collected.
Schedule
Eligibility for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months of employment.