Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Harper Law Firm; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 153 000 - 187 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harper Law Firm is seeking an attorney to manage a diverse docket, closely collaborate with clients and senior partners, and supervise support staff. The role emphasizes research, persuasive writing, and effective communication under pressure.

The attorney will handle pre-litigation and litigation work, depositions, motions, and discovery, while reporting on pipeline and KPIs. Strong leadership and teamwork are essential for success in this growing Texas practice.

Qualifications

• Docket management and trial preparation.
• Draft motions, petitions, and pleadings.
• Direct supervision of paralegals and staff.
• Strong research and writing skills required.

Responsabilités

• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, trials.
• Prepare for hearings and manage discovery.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters and defense attorneys.
• Report on case pipeline and KPIs.
• Maintain client communications and billing oversight.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Public speaking

Time management

Formation

Bar admission (Texas)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Our law firm is looking for an attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and senior partners. If you have the ability to handle a diverse caseload, have stellar research and writing skills, can communicate effectively, and use today’s technology well.

Manage a docket and stay on the offensive with pre-litigation and litigation files

Conduct depositions, mediations, trial prep, trials, and hearings

Handle motions and discovery

Negotiate with the insurance adjuster and defense attorneys

Draft motions and petitions

Report on case pipeline and quarterly KPIs

All attorneys are responsible for legal operations consistent with the firm’s mission and values

• Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
• Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
• Preside over paralegals, administrative assistants in connection with keeping track of time records, reviewing client billing, setting up client meetings and completing client projects

Preferred

Strong leadership skills

Litigation and trial experience preferred

Strong organizational and task prioritization

Strong analytical and legal writing skills

Ability to adapt and perform in high-pressure situations

Effective and thorough communicator

Actively seeks and implements feedback and works well with a team

Good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Personal commitment to a balanced and healthy lifestyle

• Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
• Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2 years required
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
• Candidates must currently be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred
• Work independently while handling a heavy caseload

Compensation

$170,000 yearly DOE

Why Join Harper Law Firm?

• Work on meaningful cases where your contributions directly impact client outcomes
• Be part of a firm that is rapidly growing and building a strong reputation in Texas
• Clear opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility
• A collaborative, high-performance culture that values development and accountability
• A team that pushes each other to improve, win, and grow together

Harper Law Firm Core Values:

• Commitment to Excellence
• Win as a TEAM
• Exist to bring justice to clients
• We embody the highest degree of integrity
• Resilient
• Honesty and Truth