Associate Attorney | Litigation |Bilingual - Spanish

Crim & Villalpando | Lobo Ley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on litigation experience

Collaborative team

Job summary

Crim & Villalpando, P.C., a Houston-based personal injury law firm, is seeking a Spanish-speaking Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. We welcome applications from newly licensed attorneys and attorneys with litigation experience who are eager to develop their skills.

The Associate Attorney will handle cases from filing through resolution, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, prepare for mediations and court appearances, and negotiate settlements.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Spanish proficiency required.
• Newly licensed attorneys encouraged to apply.
• Personal injury experience preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop litigation and trial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Assist in evaluating liability and damages.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trials.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases toward resolution.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Deadline management

Initiative

Job description

Responsibilities

Crim & Villalpando, P.C., a Houston-based personal injury law firm, is seeking a Spanish-speaking Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. We welcome applications from both newly licensed attorneys and attorneys with litigation experience who are eager to develop their skills and gain meaningful, hands-on experience.

Personal injury experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong potential, initiative, and a desire to build a career in litigation.

Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will work closely with our attorneys, paralegals, and support staff while developing the skills necessary to manage cases from the filing of a lawsuit through resolution or trial. Responsibilities include:

• Manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Prepare for and attend mediations, hearings, and court appearances
• Draft and argue motions
• Assist in developing case strategy and evaluating liability and damages
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trials
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases efficiently toward resolution

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Spanish proficiency required
• Newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply
• Personal injury experience preferred, but not required
• Litigation, law clerk, internship, moot court, or other relevant legal experience is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and develop litigation and trial skills

What We Offer

At Crim & Villalpando, associates have the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on litigation experience rather than simply supporting cases from the sidelines. Attorneys develop practical experience in case management, client advocacy, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

For a newly licensed attorney, this is an opportunity to learn alongside experienced attorneys while taking an active role in real cases and developing the skills needed to become a confident litigator.

We are a collaborative and accountable team that values professional growth, initiative, and excellent client service. Our attorneys and staff work together with a shared goal of achieving the best possible results for the clients and communities we serve.