Litigation Attorney

Uvalle Law Firm, PLLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uvalle Law Firm, PLLC in Dallas, TX, seeks a skilled Litigation Attorney to join our fast-paced personal injury team and help deliver superior outcomes for clients.

You will direct litigation strategy, handle depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation, and collaborate with clients, insurers, and medical providers to maximize settlements. Texas bar license and 3–5 years of Texas personal injury trial experience are required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 3 to 5 years of litigation and trial experience in Texas personal injury cases.
• 1st Chair experience preferred; 2nd Chair experience required.
• Experience handling contested motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions of parties and experts.
• Experience at mediation in personal injury cases.
• Willing to work a pre-litigation caseload while building a full docket.
• Computer literate with document drafting and e-filing.
• Light travel throughout Texas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Efficient time management; able to multi-task.
• Detail oriented, strategic thinker, aggressive advocate.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct legal decisions throughout all phases of litigation process.
• Understand applicability of laws and statutes to potential recovery.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, and medical providers to resolve a case efficiently and for the highest possible settlement.
• Negotiate personal injury settlements.
• Make court appearances on behalf of the firm.
• Follow up legal and ethical requirements as per the State Bar of Texas.
• Depose parties and fact and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Attend mediation.
• Prepare for and attend trial as 1st or 2nd chair as appropriate.

Skills

Texas Bar

Litigation experience

1st Chair

2nd Chair

Deposition experience

Motions drafting

Mediation experience

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

E-filing software

Job description

Description

We are a fast-paced, high-volume personal injury law firm experiencing incredible growth and expansion. Our mission is to work hard and do right by our clients. We are seeking a professional and skilled Litigation Attorney to join our firm and play an integral role on our growing litigation team. You will work with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior customer service. You will also experience a fostering, positive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth to advance your career.

Main Objectives

The Litigation Attorney main objectives are to oversee and direct all legal decisions for client cases which reach litigation status.

1. Client contact. Ensure Litigation Team timely answers and returns all client calls.
2. Case Development. Timely actions regarding litigation cases.
3. File Documentation: Immediately document all available data in the case file. If it is not in the file, it did not happen.

Main Tasks

• Direct legal decisions throughout all phases of litigation process
• Understand applicability of laws and statutes to the potential recovery of each case
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, and medical providers in order to resolve a case efficiently and for the highest possible settlement
• Negotiate personal injury settlements
• Make court appearances on behalf of the firm
• Follow up legal and ethical requirements as per the State Bar of Texas

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Direct legal decisions throughout all phases of litigation process
• Understand the applicability of laws and statutes to the potential recovery of each case
• Communicate with clients and medical providers to ensure the highest quality medical care for clients
• Negotiate personal injury settlements
• Depose parties and fact and expert witnesses
• Aggressively pursue advantageous litigation tactics for the advancement of settlement position or trial
• Draft and argue motions
• Attend mediation
• Make court appearances on behalf of the firm
• Prepare for and attend trial as 1st or 2nd chair as appropriate

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed to practice law in State of Texas
• 3 to 5 years of litigation and trial experience in Texas personal injury cases
• 1st Chair Experience (preferred), 2nd Chair Experience (required)
• Experience handling contested motions
• Experience taking and defending depositions of parties and experts
• Experience at mediation in personal injury cases
• Willing to work a pre -litigation caseload while building up a full litigation docket
• Computer literate and familiar with document drafting and e-filing
• Light travel throughout Texas
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Efficient and effective with overall time management
• Determined to learn and adapt in a high-paced atmosphere
• Able to multi-task and handle a high-volume litigation docket
• Detail oriented, strategic thinker, and aggressive advocate
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred, but not required