Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established litigation firm based in Houston, Texas, is seeking a skilled Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its dynamic legal team. The attorney will handle both plaintiff and defense-side personal injury cases, representing individuals and businesses. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in personal injury litigation and possess strong legal writing and advocacy skills. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment with a reasonable billable hour requirement.

Duties:

• Represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases and defend businesses in personal injury claims
• Draft and argue complex motions, including summary judgments
• Take and defend depositions, manage discovery, and prepare for trial
• Conduct legal research and write legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff to manage a busy caseload
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Work independently with limited supervision and meet deadlines effectively
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and legal advice

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in personal injury litigation
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Ability to handle a variety of personal injury matters from inception through trial
• Experience managing depositions, discovery, and trial preparation
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Texas State Bar, in good standing

Skills:

• Expertise in personal injury litigation, both plaintiff and defense
• Strong advocacy and communication skills for court appearances and client interactions
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently
• Bilingual communication skills (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Arabic, Urdu) are a plus but not required

This boutique law firm offers comprehensive legal services to businesses and employees across the Houston area. It specializes in commercial law, construction law, and employment law. Its commercial law practice includes antitrust cases, business torts, and more. The construction law practice includes construction litigation, change order disputes, and more. Finally, its employment law practice includes wage-and-hour disputes, workplace harassment, and more. It has offices in Pearland and Houston, Texas.