Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Associate Attorney with 5-10 years of experience, including 3 years of Personal Injury litigation experience.

Duties:

• Handle and manage files from signup through trial.
• Work up prelitigation files through presuit negotiations.
• Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit, handling writing discovery and depositions, and trying the case.
• Regularly interact with clients, adjusters, staff, and other lawyers over the phone and in person.
• Successfully lead a litigation team of 5 plus people.
• Successfully lead a prelitigation team of 2-3.
• Litigate a case from beginning to end.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Work cohesively in a team environment.
• Supervise and manage other team members.

Requirements:

• Admission to some or all Texas federal courts.
• Pre-litigation case management and negotiation experience.
• Experience handling cases involving commercial motor vehicles.
• Willingness to expand trial skills and knowledge.
• Willingness to expand knowledge of trucking litigation and obtain board certification in truck accident law.
• Ability to work independently yet be accountable.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Commercial case experience is a plus.
• Experience litigating trucking and other commercial motor vehicle cases is a plus.
• Current member of the Texas Bar in good standing.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Experience:

5-10 years of litigation experience, including 3 years of Personal Injury litigation experience.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Texas Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and trial skills.
• Excellent case management and negotiation skills.

• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.