Attorney

Higdon LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based salary

Flexible bonuses based on performance

Access to a full staff of paralegals

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Houston is seeking dynamic and energetic attorneys. In this role, you'll represent clients in legal proceedings, conduct depositions, and prepare legal documents. Ideal candidates are licensed Texas lawyers with a strong desire to try jury trials and possess significant personal injury experience. This opportunity offers a competitive commission-based salary, potential bonuses, and access to a full staff of paralegals.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to try jury trials from a first chair position.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and compassionately with Plaintiffs.
• Quick on your feet and independent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct deposition proceedings.
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings and pretrial conferences.
• Attend mediations and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Handle and try lawsuits from start to finish.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Texas Lawyer

7 to 20 years of Plaintiff's Personal Injury experience preferred

Trial Lawyer

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 dynamic and energetic attorneys to become part of our fast growing and fast paced team. You will represent clients in legal proceedings, depositions, court, hearings, and trials. You will have access to a full staff of paralegals. The successful candidate should possess a strong desire to try jury trials from a first chair position. This is an outstanding position for anyone seeking to become board-certified, or who has a desire to try jury trials. We are a high-volume practice with significant cases that will put you in front of a jury on a regular basis. We offer competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Depending on experience, ability and motivation, bonuses can reach high six figures.

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