Personal Injury Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Paid Continuing Legal Education (CLEs)

Professional membership dues

Long-term opportunities for growth and

Advancement

Job summary

The Houston-based law firm seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will advocate for injured clients with professionalism and integrity, aiming to excel as a second-chair attorney with potential to develop into first-chair trial lawyer.

The role involves managing personal injury cases through all phases of litigation, drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and preparing for hearings, with collaboration among attorneys,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury litigation.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases through all phases of litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare for and argue hearings
• Attend mediations and settlement conferences
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff
• Prepare and participate in trial

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its practice in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to advocating for injured clients with professionalism and integrity, thriving in a high-standard environment, and eager to excel as a second-chair attorney with the potential to develop into a first-chair trial lawyer.

Duties

• Manage personal injury cases through all phases of litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare for and argue hearings
• Attend mediations and settlement conferences
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff
• Prepare and participate in trial

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury litigation
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation abilities
• Experience managing an active litigation docket
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• A strong work ethic, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Graduation in the top 50% of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 law school, or the top 25% of a Tier 3 or Tier 4 law school
• Spanish fluency is a plus

Education

• Juris Doctor degree

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Oral advocacy
• Negotiation
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Paid Continuing Legal Education (CLEs)
• Professional membership dues
• Long-term opportunities for professional growth and advancement