Personal Injury Attorney

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Parking

401K Matching

PTO 15 days first year, 10 days for 1L

Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Continuing Education

Job summary

Burnett Specialists, a Downtown Houston-based personal injury law firm, seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its team. You will handle plaintiff-side matters with mass torts or auto accident cases, bringing hands-on trial experience and a proactive approach to litigation from pre-litigation through trial.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of civil litigation, an active Texas Bar license, and strong skills in drafting, discovery and cross-examining experts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas State Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of personal injury or civil litigation experience.
• Must have attended and actively participated in trials.
• Experience cross-examining expert witnesses.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side personal injury matters, including mass tort and automobile accident cases.
• Handle all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation investigation through settlement or trial.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and actively participate in trials, including witness preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Conduct depositions and cross-examine witnesses, including experts.
• Develop case strategies and evaluate liability and damages.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and Texas civil procedures.

Skills

Litigation skills

Trial experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

We’re partnering with a Downtown Houston-based personal injury law firm seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its team! This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, results-oriented attorney with a strong background in civil litigation, mass torts, or automobile accident cases who enjoys advocating for injured clients and taking an active role in the litigation process. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on trial experience, strong litigation skills, and the confidence to handle complex personal injury matters from pre‑litigation through trial.

Position: Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
Location: Downtown Houston (free parking)
Salary: $125,000-$225,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff‑side personal injury matters, including mass tort and automobile accident cases.
• Handle all phases of litigation, from pre‑litigation investigation and case evaluation through settlement or trial.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and actively participate in trials, including witness preparation, presentation of evidence, and courtroom proceedings.
• Conduct depositions and cross‑examine witnesses, including expert witnesses.
• Develop case strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and identify opportunities for favorable case resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, and other litigation‑related documents.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Work closely with paralegals and legal support staff to prepare, review, and organize case documentation.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments, legal strategies, and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines, filing requirements, and applicable Texas civil litigation procedures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas State Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of personal injury or civil litigation experience required, preferably involving mass torts or automobile accident cases.
• Must have attended and actively participated in trials.
• Experience cross‑examining expert witnesses required.
• Strong background in pre‑litigation, including case investigation, evidence gathering, and case preparation.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Ability to effectively manage cases through various stages of litigation.
• Experience collaborating with paralegals and legal support staff on case preparation and documentation.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a litigation team.

Firm Benefits

• Employer Paid Health Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid Life Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid AD&D Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid Parking for all employees
• 401K – Employer automatically contributes 3% of employee’s salary to the 401K, even if the employee chooses not to participate.
• PTO – Staff Employees receive 10 days of PTO for their first year and Attorneys receive 15 days of PTO for their first year.
• Holidays – The Firm pays holiday pay for 10 days each year.
• Bonuses – The Firm has a discretionary bonus program.
• Continuing Education Paid by the Firm: Continuing Legal Education Bar Association Dues State Bar Dues HOUDT42 #ZR