What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Attorney position at Hastings Law Firm Medical Malpractice Lawyers?
Company Description Hastings Law Firm Medical Malpractice Lawyers focuses on representing individuals injured by the negligence of doctors, hospitals, medical practitioners, and medical companies. Led by Houston-based attorney Tommy Hastings, the firm handles medical malpractice, personal injury, and defective medical device cases, advocating for clients facing serious physical, emotional, and economic harm. The firm has a strong record of trying and settling cases nationwide, securing favorable verdicts and settlements. Team members are committed to helping clients seek fair compensation and accountability when they have been injured through no fault of their own.
Role Description The Junior Attorney will work on medical malpractice, personal injury, and defective medical device matters, supporting senior attorneys with case preparation and litigation. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda, as well as reviewing medical records and other evidence. The role involves communicating with clients under supervision, assisting in case strategy development, participating in settlement negotiations, and preparing for hearings, mediations, and trials. This is a full-time, on-site position based in The Woodlands, TX, requiring regular collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to advance client cases efficiently and ethically.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Law, with interest or experience in medical malpractice and personal injury practice.
- Ability to provide clear, client-focused Legal Advice under attorney supervision.
- Proficiency in legal Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and medical literature review.
- Negotiation skills for assisting in settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolution.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in Texas
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work collaboratively in an on-site team environment, and maintain high professional ethics.
- Prior internship, clerkship, or junior-level experience in litigation, medical malpractice, or personal injury is a plus.