Personal Injury Associate Attorney — Hands-On Trial Experience

Law Offices of Houston M. Smith, P.C.; Terrell (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Law Offices of Houston M. Smith, P.C. in Terrell, Texas seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join our small personal injury practice.

You will independently manage cases from investigation through settlement and trial, with meaningful client contact and hands‑on litigation experience. We offer a $100,000 base salary plus performance-based compensation tied to settlements, case origination, and trial results.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of personal injury and civil litigation experience.
• Proven trial, deposition, and courtroom experience.
• Ability to assume responsibility for an existing caseload on joining the firm.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of personal injury matters from investigation through settlement, litigation and trial.
• Develop case strategy, identify issues, and evaluate liability and damages.
• Review medical records, accident reports, insurance policies and other evidence.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, demand letters and settlement documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiate claims with insurers and opposing counsel; keep clients updated.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Case management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active Texas law license

Job description

The Law Offices of Houston M. Smith, P.C. in Terrell, Texas seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join our small personal injury practice.

You will independently manage cases from investigation through settlement and trial, with meaningful client contact and hands‑on litigation experience. We offer a $100,000 base salary plus performance-based compensation tied to settlements, case origination, and trial results.