Associate Attorney, Personal Injury

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Complimentary parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Houston seeks an Associate Attorney with 1-2 years of Personal Injury experience to focus on case strategy and professional development while handling depositions and court hearings. You will manage a caseload, draft and file complaints, prepare for depositions, attend court appearances, and negotiate settlements, with mentorship from senior attorneys.

We support our lawyers with AI productivity tools, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for

Qualifications

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

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

Personal Injury Law

Depositions

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor degree

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
• Written Discovery skills
• Conducting Depositions

Benefits & Perks

• 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!

Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, 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.