Associate Attorney — Personal Injury & Trial Readiness

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

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.