Houston Galleria area litigation firm that handles personal injury and commercial disputes is looking for someone seeking long term employment and a chance to grow with the firm. Candidates will have the opportunity to handle the day-to-day responsibility for all aspects of the matters on which they work, from pre-litigation analysis and client recommendations through trial and appeal. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 - 4 years of litigation experience as a practicing attorney. Excellent writing skills, academic background, motivation and enthusiasm are required.

Job Responsibilities And Duties Of Litigation Attorney

• Create relationships with clients and guide them through the litigation process;
• Work with opposing counsel and the courts;
• Research case law, statutes, jury verdicts, etc.;
• Prepare Motions, Discovery, Disclosures, etc.;
• Participate in Mediations, Depositions, Trial, etc.;
• Manage the case litigation from start to finish;
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trials;
• Review medical records and discovery;
• Investigate facts and technical issues relating to cases; and
• Other duties as may be determined by supervisors.

Qualifications of Litigation Attorney

• Currently licensed to practice law in Texas;
• 1 year of litigation experience;
• Trial and/or arbitration experience;
• Knowledge of trial and hearing procedures including the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented;
• Exceptional writing skills;
• Ability to handle their own caseload;
• A high degree of initiative and mature judgment;
• Federal Court experience (preferably);
• Personal injury experience (preferably);
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn new software;
• Must submit to employee screening per firm's policies;
• Compensation depends on experience and credentials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Without holding you to a set figure, what salary range would you be comfortable with?
• Have you ever taken a deposition? If so, how many?

Experience:

• Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas bar license (Required)

Work Location: In person