Impactful Plaintiff Commercial Vehicle Litigation Attorney

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is partnering with a highly regarded plaintiff personal injury law firm to hire an experienced Commercial Vehicle Litigation Attorney. The role demands direct experience litigating trucking and commercial vehicle cases with a plaintiff-side focus.

JD required and active license in the applicable jurisdiction, with a track record handling complex commercial vehicle litigation. The attorney will manage a full litigation cycle from case evaluation to trial preparation,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Direct plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience involving commercial vehicles and trucking accidents is required.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial vehicle accident cases.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, depositions, negotiations, and case management.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side personal injury matters involving commercial vehicle and trucking accidents.
• Handle complex litigation involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, commercial trucks, and other commercial vehicles.
• Conduct case evaluations, legal research, and investigations to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other legal documents.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Analyze accident reports, medical records, liability issues, damages, and other case-related evidence.
• Work with accident reconstruction specialists, medical professionals, and other expert witnesses as needed.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments, litigation strategy, and case status.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure cases progress efficiently.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and assist with trial preparation and litigation as needed.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Burnett Specialists is partnering with a highly regarded plaintiff personal injury law firm to hire an experienced Commercial Vehicle Litigation Attorney. The role demands direct experience litigating trucking and commercial vehicle cases with a plaintiff-side focus.

JD required and active license in the applicable jurisdiction, with a track record handling complex commercial vehicle litigation. The attorney will manage a full litigation cycle from case evaluation to trial preparation,