Associate Attorney Personal Injury

The position requires extensive client interaction attention to detail and the ability to self-manage. Candidates must be motivated dedicated self-starters.

This position requires the partial supervision of 4 legal assistants approximately 350 pre-suit cases and 20 litigation cases. Our attorneys immediately start earning a cut of all fees generated (pre-suit and litigation) which can dramatically increase your compensation.

Job Duties

• Prepare and/or review legal documents including litigation pleadings demands and written discovery.

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Familiar with computerized databases and online services for legal research and electronic filings.
• Knowledge of Federal and State rules and procedures.
• Assuring readiness and correctness of file.
• Answering phones professionally and providing excellent customer service.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 1-3 years motor vehicle accident and/or personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• Must be very accurate and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Experience handling depositions hearings mediations and trials.

Software Skills

• Word Excel and Outlook
• Experience with heavy calendaring in a deadline driven office
• Filevine and Trialworks case management experience a plus

Education

• Must have a Bachelors degree and Juris Doctorate with an active Texas bar license.