Dynamic Personal Injury Litigation Attorney – Trial‑Ready

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Parking

401K Matching

PTO 15 days first year, 10 days for 1L

Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Continuing Education

Job summary

Burnett Specialists, a Downtown Houston-based personal injury law firm, seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its team. You will handle plaintiff-side matters with mass torts or auto accident cases, bringing hands-on trial experience and a proactive approach to litigation from pre-litigation through trial.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of civil litigation, an active Texas Bar license, and strong skills in drafting, discovery and cross-examining experts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas State Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of personal injury or civil litigation experience.
• Must have attended and actively participated in trials.
• Experience cross-examining expert witnesses.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side personal injury matters, including mass tort and automobile accident cases.
• Handle all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation investigation through settlement or trial.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and actively participate in trials, including witness preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Conduct depositions and cross-examine witnesses, including experts.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate liability and damages.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and Texas civil procedures.

Skills

Litigation skills

Trial experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Burnett Specialists, a Downtown Houston-based personal injury law firm, seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its team. You will handle plaintiff-side matters with mass torts or auto accident cases, bringing hands-on trial experience and a proactive approach to litigation from pre-litigation through trial.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of civil litigation, an active Texas Bar license, and strong skills in drafting, discovery and cross-examining experts.