Associate Attorney, Personal Injury

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Houston is seeking an Associate Attorney to advance personal injury litigation strategy and professional development. You will focus on case strategy, depositions, and courtroom preparation while receiving mentorship from senior attorneys and participating in focus groups and trial readiness activities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of PI experience, a JD with CA bar status, and are bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor degree and current good standing with CA State bar.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience conducting depositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of various types of personal injury matters in litigation
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, including filing complaints
• Draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery disputes
• Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings
• Take and defend depositions throughout the course of litigation
• Prepare and respond to motions, including dispositive motions
• Attend court appearances
• Negotiate settlements for personal injury cases
• Direct and support investigation on all assigned litigation matters

Skills

Deposition skills

Discovery management

Case management

Bilingual preferred

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Job description

Windsor Troy is a civil litigation firm that focuses on plaintiff's side personal injury and school/government liability cases. As an Associate Attorney at Windsor Troy, you will have the opportunity to focus on case strategy and professional development, instead of time-consuming tasks that most firms give their newer lawyers. The right candidate will have experience taking, defending and preparing for depositions and will have an interest in attending court hearings and mediations. The Associate Attorney will be given mentorship by senior attorneys and will have the opportunity to participate in focus groups, trial preparation and attorney skill programs. We provide a lot of support to our attorneys, including AI technology that aims to improve productivity and efficiency. Trial participation is expected, but we will transition you into that part of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of various types of personal injury matters in litigation
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, including filing complaints
• Draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery disputes
• Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings
• Take and defend depositions throughout the course of litigation
• Prepare and respond to motions, including dispositive motions
• Attend court appearances
• Negotiate settlements for personal injury cases
• Direct and support investigation on all assigned litigation matters

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Personal Injury Law experience
• Strong background in Personal Injury Litigation, including pre-litigation case management and discovery
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Juris Doctor degree and current good standing with CA State bar is required.
• Workers Compensation experience is a plus
• Conducting Depositions

Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC,we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.