Senior Trial Attorney

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

State Bar dues paid

Job summary

LHH in Dallas seeks a seasoned litigator to handle high-stakes medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters alongside top trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.

You will lead complex litigation from inception through trial, mentor junior attorneys, and work closely with clients, experts, and support staff, with a robust bonus program and long-term career growth. This is a premier plaintiff-side practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of litigation experience.
• Significant medical malpractice experience required.
• Proven trial experience in high-value plaintiff litigation.
• Extensive experience taking and defending physician expert depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Outstanding communication and client relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Develop and execute case strategy for high-exposure medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases.
• Take and defend depositions, including physician and expert witness depositions.
• Draft and argue motions, attend hearings, and manage discovery.
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Serve as lead trial counsel in significant plaintiff-side litigation matters.
• Work closely with clients, experts, and legal support staff.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal professionals as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Deposition skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relations

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned litigator to handle high-stakes medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death matters while working alongside accomplished trial attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The firm has built a reputation for successfully representing individuals and families in complex, life-changing cases and is seeking an attorney who can confidently manage sophisticated litigation from case inception through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle
• Develop and execute case strategy for high-exposure medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases
• Take and defend depositions, including physician and expert witness depositions
• Draft and argue motions, attend hearings, and manage discovery
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial
• Serve as lead trial counsel in significant plaintiff-side litigation matters
• Work closely with clients, experts, and legal support staff
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal professionals as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• Minimum 10 years of litigation experience
• Significant medical malpractice experience required
• Proven trial experience in high-value plaintiff litigation matters
• Extensive experience taking and defending physician expert depositions
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Outstanding communication and client relationship abilities

What We Offer

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation tied to successful case resolutions
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off
• State Bar dues and professional memberships paid
• Strong litigation support staff and trial resources
• Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized trial attorneys
• Long-term career growth with a successful and highly respected plaintiff practice