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:
Fully Remote
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
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