Litigation Attorney

Nacba; Austin (TX); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

NACBA in Dallas, TX seeks a Litigation Attorney to join a fast-paced personal injury team. You will direct all phases of litigation, communicate with clients and medical providers, and pursue favorable settlements and trial readiness.

Required Texas license with 3–5 years PI litigation experience; first chair preferred, second chair required; strong deposition/mediation skills; hybrid work and some travel offered.

Formación

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 3–5 years of litigation and trial experience in Texas PI cases.
• Experience handling contested motions and depositions.
• Ability to work high-volume docket and multi-task.

Responsabilidades

• Direct legal decisions through all phases of litigation.
• Communicate with clients and medical providers for quality care.
• Negotiate personal injury settlements.
• Depose parties and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue motions; attend mediation and court appearances.
• Prepare for and attend trial as appropriate.

Conocimientos

1st Chair Experience

2nd Chair Experience

Depositions

Mediation skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Time management

Bilingual

Educación

Texas Bar License

Descripción del empleo

Job 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.

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

Compensation –

• Base Salary with Bonuses: $90,000-$110,000 per year

Job Type / Schedule –

• Full-Time
• 40+ hours per week, including weekends and holidays as needed

Work Location –

• Hybrid- need to be highly self-motivated to work without in-office supervision
• Dallas, TX 75244

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance