Associate Attorney

Burnett Staffing Specialists; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists in El Paso is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join their personal injury practice. The ideal candidate has strong litigation abilities and excellent client communication skills. You will manage a diverse caseload and work collaboratively with experienced attorneys and support staff.

The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, an active law license in Texas, and preferably 1-5 years of personal injury litigation experience. This position offers a direct hire opportunity with salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• 1–5 years of experience in personal injury litigation preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings.
• Represent clients in court hearings and mediate cases.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Client communication

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Associate Attorney to join our growing personal injury practice. The ideal candidate is a skilled advocate with strong litigation abilities, excellent client communication skills, and a commitment to achieving outstanding results for injured clients. This position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while working collaboratively with experienced attorneys and legal staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement demands, and legal memoranda.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
• Conduct client consultations and maintain consistent communication throughout the life of each case.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Analyze medical records, accident reports, expert opinions, and other evidence.
• Coordinate with medical providers, expert witnesses, investigators, and other professionals.
• Develop litigation strategies and case evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with all court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation within the firm's case management system.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to provide exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction and in good standing.
• 1–5 years of experience in personal injury litigation preferred (newly licensed attorneys with strong litigation experience through clerkships or internships are encouraged to apply).
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal and client service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling plaintiff-side personal injury cases.
• Deposition and trial experience.
• Familiarity with insurance claims and settlement negotiations.
• Experience drafting demands and negotiating with insurance adjusters.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Sound legal judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Client-focused approach.
• Organization and time management.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.

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