Attorney

Higdon LLC; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based salary

Job summary

A law firm in Texas is seeking 1-2 Attorneys to provide legal counsel and handle personal injury cases, including automobile cases. Ideal candidates are licensed Texas lawyers with 7 to 20 years of plaintiff's experience. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, conducting depositions, and attending trials. The firm supports individual attorney practice development and offers a commission-based salary that can reach high six figures depending on experience and motivation.

Qualifications

• 7 to 20 years of Plaintiff's Personal Injury experience preferred.
• Litigation experience.
• Familiarity with technology for legal practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct deposition proceedings.
• Attend legal proceedings and pretrial conferences.
• Attend mediations and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Present cases for trial to a jury.
• Attend mediation and negotiate for clients.
• Handle all phases of lawsuits from filing to appeals.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and technological skills

Ability to collaborate with colleagues

Quick on your feet and independent

Education

Licensed Texas Lawyer

Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer

Trial Lawyer

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Commission-based salary; depending on the experience, ability, and motivation of the particular candidate, salary can range to as much as high 6 figures.

Job Summary

We are seeking 1-2 Attorneys to join our law firm. In this role you will provide legal counsel, take

depositions, develop evidence and handle all aspects of the file through settlement, mediation or

trial. Fast paced docket with significant staff support, other colleagues, and senior partners to

provide excellent legal services to our clients. If you are a self-starter with a passion for law, we want

to hear from you. This is a great position for an individual who would like to develop their own

practice in terms of client development, how to try automobile cases primarily, but handle all types

of personal injury cases and deal with all phases from signing up through Appeal. If you are board

certified, or would like to get board certified or simply are willing to try cases of all types and can

work independently, let’s talk.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents
• Conduct deposition proceedings
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings and pretrial conferences
• Prepare Motions, attend hearings, and argue motions
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior lawyers
• Attend Mediation and Negotiate on behalf of clients
• The attorney will be responsible for all phases of handling and trying lawsuits, including deposing the witnesses, attending mediations, and attending and presenting the case for trial to a jury.

Qualifications

• Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer
• Licensed Texas Lawyer.
• Trial Lawyer
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick on your feet and independent.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and technological skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and compassionately with Plaintiffs to best serve clients.
• 7 to 20 years of Plaintiff's Personal Injury experience preferred
• Litigation experience