Associate Attorney

NACBA; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment benefits

Compensation based on experience

Job summary

NACBA in Alvin, Texas is seeking an associate attorney to handle personal-injury cases. The role involves managing all phases of cases from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and negotiations.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent integrity and communication skills. They should thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, with the capability to handle a challenging workload. Employment benefits and competitive compensation based on experience are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience handling personal-injury cases is necessary.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads involving motions and trials.
• Effective communication, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of a case from inception to trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and manage discovery processes.
• Negotiate and settle claims, preparing for depositions and trials.

Skills

Personal-injury law experience

Excellent integrity

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

Established plaintiff personal‑injury firm seeking an associate attorney with experience handling personal‑injury cases. By joining this firm, the candidate will enjoy and benefit from the many resources afforded by a culture of teamwork, integrity, passion and respect.

The right candidate will have a positive attitude and be comfortable interacting with clients, adjusters, paralegals and attorneys in a fast‑paced legal environment; must have excellent integrity, work ethic, and drive; must have a willingness to learn and adapt to firm systems and follow firm processes; and must have the ability to respond positively to constructive feedback.

The candidate will manage a challenging workload of cases involving heavy motion, discovery, and trial practice. The candidate will have significant responsibility over all phases of a case from inception through trial—including pre‑litigation investigation of potential claims; drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery; handling hearings; taking depositions; preparing and presenting clients for depositions and mediations; handling mediations; negotiating and settling claims; preparing for trial; and trial. The candidate must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and oral‑advocacy skills. The ability to be strategic and analytical is required.

• Trial experience is preferred
• Bilingual is a plus
• Compensation will depend on experience level
• Employment benefits are available