Litigation Attorney

Amaro Law Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Amaro Law Firm in Texas seeks a Litigation Attorney to aggressively represent clients in personal injury and wrongful death matters, managing cases from pre-litigation to trial.

You will handle a docket of 50-80 files, supervise paralegals, and coordinate with staff to meet deadlines, pursue favorable settlements, and prepare for trial.

This role offers a performance-driven culture with significant earning potential through attorney fee bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of plaintiff or defense personal injury litigation experience.
• Licensed attorney in Texas with a passion for client-focused litigation.
• 1st chair trial experience.
• 1+ Million per year in Attorney's Fees.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple cases and deadlines.
• Collaborative ability to work with paralegals and support staff to advance cases.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on strategic planning and trial preparation.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain client relationships and set clear expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from pre-litigation to trial with deadlines.
• Lead client engagement and maintain communication.
• Prepare cases for trial and act as first chair when needed.
• Drive case valuations and negotiations with insurers.
• Maintain case management records and KPI tracking.

Skills

Litigation experience

Texas licensed

1st chair trial

High earnings

Job description

About Us

Join the mission to bring closure, justice, and peace to thousands of families.Our firm’s bedrock is built on our client service standards to provide assurance, compassion, and empathy throughout the client experience.Our firm is one of the fastest growing injury and wrongful death law firms in the country known for its results, client experience, structure, andhigh-performanceculture.

Amaro Law Firmisfast paced, committed to our core values, andan ideal environment for passionate attorneys looking to make a difference inourcommunityand in their clients’lives. The rightcandidatewillgain access toa generous compensation package tied to what he or she can achieve based on their workethicand production.

We have20+years of experience in personal injury,wrongful death,insurance claims, andcommerciallitigation, witharenownedreputationintruckwrecks, catastrophic injury cases,andwrongful deathlitigationand trial work. Our firm provides comprehensive training, supports continuing legal education, andmaintainsasupportiveculturefor growth.Weare looking for someonewhotakesownership,is alionfor clients, andfeels a callingto buildareputation and alasting careerin the industry.

KeyCoreValues

• Be Used and Useful to Others

• Ethos before Egos

• Excellence is Our Presence

• Control the Controllables

• Comfort in Discomfort

Our Culture

At ourcore,weoperatewith a results-driven mindset. Every role—from intake to case management to attorneys—understands how their work directlyimpactscase value, client experience, and firm growth. Team members are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and continuously improve processes rather than simply move files from one stage to another.Unlike many law firms, this firm is run like a corporation with high service standards and ahigh-performanceculture using EOS, KPIs, OKRs, SOPs, and other standard corporate strategies and tactics to maximize our efforts for our clients whilemaintainingorganization, standards, and efficiencies.

Position Overview

The Litigation Attorney will provide compassionate and competent legal representation, proactively managing cases to maximize client recovery efficiently. This role focuses on cases transitioned from pre-litigation or designated for immediate litigation, honing litigation skills to deliver increasing value to the firm while ensuring client satisfaction and effective case management. You will manage your own docket of 50-80 litigation files.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Initiate timely client contact per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), verifying the pre-litigation to litigation checklist, and maintain ongoing communication to build trust and set expectations.

• Paralegal Supervision: Oversee paralegals to ensure adherence to client contact SOPs.

• Client Satisfaction: Maintain a client contact dashboard with metrics at 90% or above, minimizing complaints and fostering trust to encourage referrals.

• Case Management: Meet all deadlines, set trial dates promptly, and ensure efficient case progression to maximize client value.

• File Reviews: Conduct litigation file reviews with paralegals, driving substantive discussions and short-term strategic planning.

• Trial Readiness: Prepare each case for trial, taking full responsibility as first chair if needed, and maintain pressure on insurance carriers through documented demands and deadlines.

• Performance Metrics: Manage personal KPIs, including settlements, financial performance, case activities, file updates, discovery review, and case duration.

• Client Experience: Deliver exceptional client experiences to drive trust, confidence, and potential referrals.

• Efficiency: Manage cases effectively through all litigation stages, achieving maximum client value in the shortest time possible.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date case management records, meeting all deadlines and strategic goals.

• Skill Development: Enhance litigation expertise to provide increasing value to the firm.
  

Requirements

• 3–10 years of plaintiff or defense personal injury litigation experience.

• Licensed attorney in Texas with a passion for client-focused litigation.

• 1st chair trial experience

• 1+ Million per year in Attorney's Fees

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple cases and deadlines.

• Collaborative ability to work with paralegals and support staff to advance cases.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on strategic planning and trial preparation.

• Excellent communication skills to maintain client relationships and set clear expectations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary including attorney fee % bonus

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (no cost to employees)

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Generous paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Life insurance

Application Requirements

• Resume

• Writing sample

Amaro Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are not looking to receive 3rd party candidate submissions at this time.