What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury position at Lawboss?
We are a fast-paced, high-volume personal injury law firm experiencing incredible growth and expansion. Our mission is to work hard and do right by our clients. We are seeking a professional and skilled Litigation Attorney to join our firm and play an integral role on our growing litigation team. You will work with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior customer service. You will also experience a fostering, positive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth to advance your career.
Responsibilities:
· Direct legal decisions throughout all phases of litigation process
· Understand the applicability of laws and statutes to the potential recovery of each case
· Communicate with clients and medical providers to ensure the highest quality medical care for clients
· Negotiate personal injury settlements
· Depose parties and fact and expert witnesses
· Aggressively pursue advantageous litigation tactics for the advancement of settlement position or trial
· Draft and argue motions
· Attend mediation
· Make court appearances on behalf of the firm
· Prepare for and attend trial as 1st or 2nd chair as appropriate
Qualifications & Skills:
· Licensed to practice law in State of Texas
· 3 to 5 years of litigation and trial experience in Texas personal injury cases
· 1st Chair Experience (preferred), 2nd Chair Experience (required)
· Experience handling contested motions
· Experience taking and defending depositions of parties and experts
· Experience at mediation in personal injury cases
· Willing to work a pre -litigation caseload while building up a full litigation docket
· Computer literate and familiar with document drafting and e-filing
· Light travel throughout Texas
· Excellent written and verbal communication
· Efficient and effective with overall time management
· Determined to learn and adapt in a high-paced atmosphere
· Able to multi-task and handle a high-volume litigation docket
· Detail oriented, strategic thinker, and aggressive advocate
· Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred, but not required
Compensation –
· Base Salary with Bonuses: $90,000–$110,000 annually base salary plus bonuses paid quarterly based on performance
Work Location –
Dallas- Remote (Training in Office)
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000