Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission on resolved cases

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parking

On-site fitness center

Job summary

A well-established plaintiff personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas seeks an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney to oversee high-volume cases from inception through resolution. The attorney will advocate for clients in court, negotiate with insurers and defense counsel, and supervise paralegals and support staff.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of plaintiff-side PI litigation experience, strong trial capabilities, and a solid understanding of Texas Rules of Civil

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas license to practice law.
• Minimum 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Hands-on trial experience, preferably jury trials.
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and litigation practices.
• Experience handling a substantial volume of active litigation cases.
• Proven ability to manage cases independently from discovery through trial or settlement.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and handling complex discovery matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Prepare, draft, and respond to written discovery, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Handle motions practice, court hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and jury trials.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, as applicable.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Evaluate liability, damages, case value, and potential exposure to develop appropriate case strategies.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case progress and potential resolutions.
• Supervise and direct assigned paralegals and support staff.
• Ensure deadlines, court filings, discovery obligations, and case documentation are properly managed.
• Maintain a high standard of client service, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Negotiation

Case management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

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

Job description

Summary

Our client, a well-established plaintiff personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney. The firm exclusively represents individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others, handling a broad range of personal injury matters, including automobile accidents, commercial trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, rideshare accidents, premises liability, and other negligence-related claims. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience, a strong track record of managing a high-volume caseload, and hands-on trial experience. This attorney will oversee cases from litigation through resolution, advocate for clients in court, negotiate with insurance carriers and defense counsel, and work closely with a dedicated team of paralegals and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of plaintiff personal injury litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Prepare, draft, and respond to written discovery, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Handle motions practice, court hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and jury trials.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, as applicable.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Evaluate liability, damages, case value, and potential exposure to develop appropriate case strategies.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case progress, legal developments, and potential resolutions.
• Supervise and provide direction to assigned paralegals and legal support staff.
• Ensure deadlines, court filings, discovery obligations, and case documentation are properly managed.
• Maintain a high standard of client service, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active and in-good-standing license to practice law in Texas.
• Minimum of 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on trial experience, preferably jury trial experience.
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and litigation practices.
• Experience handling a substantial volume of active litigation cases.
• Proven experience managing cases independently from discovery through trial or settlement.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and handling complex discovery matters.
• Excellent organizational, case management, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not mandatory
• Experience handling automobile, trucking, motorcycle, and other significant personal injury claims.
• Experience supervising paralegals and legal support personnel.
• Strong courtroom advocacy and first-chair trial experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Additional commission based on the value of resolved cases.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid parking.
• Complimentary on-site fitness center.