Casualty Litigation Attorney (4+ years) - Houston, TX

Libra Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm based in Houston is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney with a minimum of 4 years of practice. Candidates should have a solid background in managing civil litigation cases from inception through trial, including drafting legal documents, depositions, and court representation. Experience in casualty, product liability, construction, mass tort, and maritime law is a plus. This opportunity offers a pathway to work with prestigious clients in complex litigation cases.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience required.
• Experience with casualty, product liability, construction, mass tort or maritime preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation files from start to trial.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in various proceedings.

Skills

Civil litigation management

Drafting legal documents

Taking depositions

Representing clients in court

Job description

We're excited to launch a new search on behalf of a firm in Houston whose practice includes Casualty & Mass Tort litigation.

Firm Overview

Our client believes in developing attorneys and throwing them into complex cases with blue chip clients. They've also got a stable of talented partners to help lead the way.

Role Overview

• Can you manage a caseload of civil litigation files from inception through trial?
• Can you draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests?
• Can you take and defend depositions?
• Can you represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings?

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience
• Casualty, product liability, construction, mass tort and maritime experience is a plus