Associate / Attorney - Personal Injury

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus paid twice per year

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston, TX seeks an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience in contingency practice to handle a litigation-heavy docket and own case strategy from early litigation through resolution.

The role offers a full-time, on-site position with a six-figure base salary and regular deposition practice, plus a bonus structure tied to fees collected on matters you handle.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation in a contingency practice.
• Demonstrated litigation skills including deposition work, motion practice, and strong legal writing.
• Ability to manage an active docket independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-suit and litigated personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and case value, and drive litigation strategy and next steps.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions, including party and fact witness depositions.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, mediations, and trial as needed.
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel throughout the life of the case.

Skills

Litigation management

Deposition

Legal writing

Case strategy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

A confidential plaintiff-side personal injury trial practice in Texas is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to handle a litigation-heavy docket of contingency matters. This opportunity is well suited to an attorney who wants substantial responsibility, frequent deposition and motion practice, and direct ownership of case strategy from early litigation through resolution.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Plaintiff-side, contingency-only personal injury practice
• Manage a personal docket with significant litigation activity
• Typical caseload of approximately 20 to 40 active matters, with most in litigation
• Regular deposition practice, with an expected pace of about 10 depositions per month
• Twice-yearly performance bonus based on collected fees for matters you handle

THE ROLE

• Manage pre-suit and litigated personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial
• Evaluate liability, damages, and case value, and drive litigation strategy and next steps
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions, including party and fact witness depositions
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, mediations, and trial as needed
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel throughout the life of the case

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Houston area, Texas

Schedule:

Full-time, on-site

Compensation:

Six-figure base salary (commensurate with experience)

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 3 to 5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience in a contingency practice
• Demonstrated litigation skills appropriate to level, including deposition work, motion practice, and strong legal writing
• Ability to manage an active docket independently and maintain high standards in a fast-paced litigation environment

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Experience handling commercial vehicle, catastrophic injury, or other high-damages matters
• Training that reflects disciplined case management and clear, persuasive writing

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Performance bonus paid twice per year, calculated as 10% of collected fees on cases the attorney handles