Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury, 1st/2nd Chair (TX)

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

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.