Senior General Liability Attorney

Larson Maddox; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney in Houston, TX to handle high-exposure transportation and casualty matters with direct client contact. The role offers major case ownership and cross-office collaboration within a national platform.

Candidates should have 8+ years of litigation experience, trial exposure, and a Texas bar admission. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in office per week is available.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar admission required.
• 8+ years of litigation experience.
• Trial experience required; first or second chair preferred.
• Experience in transportation, trucking, logistics, casualty, or personal injury preferred.
• JD from an accredited law school is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, oversee discovery, and handle motion practice.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions and attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Provide strategic case analysis and regular client reporting.
• Negotiate resolutions and support trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex matters.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Senior General Liability Attorney (PR/589138) Houston, Texas

Salary: USD150000 - USD225000 per annum

Role Summary

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Opportunity Overview

• Join a nationally recognized litigation practice representing a major transportation and logistics client
• Step into a senior-level role with substantial case ownership and direct client contact
• Handle complex, high-exposure transportation and casualty matters alongside experienced trial attorneys
• Collaborate with attorneys across a national platform on sophisticated litigation

Core Matter Types

• Transportation and trucking litigation
• General casualty defense
• Catastrophic injury claims
• Logistics-related disputes
• Complex civil litigation

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy, oversee discovery, and handle motion practice
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and legal memoranda
• Take and defend depositions and attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Provide strategic case analysis and regular client reporting
• Negotiate resolutions and support trial preparation
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex matters
• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Texas bar admission
• 8+ years of litigation experience
• Trial experience required; first or second chair experience preferred
• Strong deposition and motion practice background
• Transportation, trucking, logistics, casualty, or personal injury experience preferred
• Excellent advocacy, analytical, and communication skills
• Compensation up to $230,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings and generous paid time off
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the office

What the Role Offers

• Sophisticated, high-stakes litigation work for a global transportation client
• Significant responsibility and direct client exposure
• Strong mentorship and collaboration within a national practice
• Clear opportunities for long-term growth and advancement
• Well-established platform with a supportive, team-oriented culture