First-Chair Personal Injury Litigator (Texas)

Lee, Gober & Reyna; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

10 days Paid Time Off

2:2 Attorney/paralegal ratio

Job summary

Lee, Gober & Reyna is a fast paced personal injury law firm in North Austin seeking a Litigator to handle statewide matters. You will manage personal injury claims from start to finish with support from a skilled team.

Responsibilities include taking depositions, drafting pleadings, and arguing at hearings and trials. Ideal candidate has Texas Bar, First Chair experience, and excellent communication, with Spanish as a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas with a valid Texas Bar Card.
• First Chair trial experience is required or highly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent legal research abilities.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential personal injury claims and advise prospective clients accordingly.
• Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, and memos with the paralegal team.
• Take depositions and manage case evidence throughout the process.
• Prepare for mediation, hearings, depositions, and trial; coordinate with the team.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate and represent clients at hearings and trials.
• Document and update all case files in the case management system.

Skills

First Chair trial experience

Texas Bar Card

Excellent communication

Legal research & writing

Detail-oriented & deadline-driven

Spanish language skills (optional)

Job description

Lee, Gober & Reyna is a fast paced personal injury law firm in North Austin seeking a Litigator to handle statewide matters. You will manage personal injury claims from start to finish with support from a skilled team.

Responsibilities include taking depositions, drafting pleadings, and arguing at hearings and trials. Ideal candidate has Texas Bar, First Chair experience, and excellent communication, with Spanish as a plus.