Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Personal Injury Law Firm; Texas; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Personal Injury Law Firm in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a litigation assistant who will support an established attorney owner. The role offers growth toward a leadership position and potentially taking over the practice, with opportunities across depositions, discovery, hearings, and trial prep.

Qualified candidates must have a JD and be admitted in good standing in Texas, with mandatory experience in personal injury litigation, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple cases

Formación

• JD from an accredited law school; active Texas Bar in good standing.
• Mandatory experience in personal injury litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple cases.

Responsabilidades

• Handling depositions and some trial work; supporting discovery and case preparation.
• Manage discovery processes, document review, interrogatories, and deposition prep/defense.
• Conduct and defend hearings, mediate disputes, and participate in trial preparation and execution.
• Perform legal research using LexisNexis or Westlaw to analyze case law and statutes.
• Advise clients on risks and strategies; provide regular case progress updates.

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview - Established attorney and law firm's owner is looking to slow down and is seeking litigation assistance for testimony. This position offers the opportunity to assist with the firm's litigation needs, with the growth potential to transition into a leadership role and ultimately taking over the practice.

Position: Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Depositions and some Trial Work:
• Discovery: Manage the discovery process, including document review, interrogatories, and preparing/defending depositions.
• Advocacy: Conduct and defend hearings, mediate disputes, and actively participate in trial preparation and execution.
• Legal Research: Utilize legal research tools like LexisNexis or Westlaw to analyze case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Client Relations: Advise clients on legal risks and strategies, providing regular updates on case progression.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in the State Bar of Texas in good standing.
• Mandatory experience in personal injury litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Deposition and Trial experience mandatory.

Compensation:

• Pay: Commensurate with experience.