Attorney

Overview

If you want to work on life-changing, industry-shaking cases; if you want justice for real people; if you work hard and win for your clients—no matter what, Arnold & Itkin LLP (“AI”) is the place for you.

AI is seeking driven, self-motivated, and detail-oriented attorneys to work in our Houston office supporting our trial teams on high-profile cases across the country. AI is one of the top trial firms in the U.S. with offices in Houston, Texas;
Dallas, Texas;
Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Midland. AI has recovered billions of dollars for its clients and set records across the country with verdicts and settlements in nearly every state.

Noteworthy results include:

• $8 billion punitive damages verdict for single products liability plaintiff;
• $222 million verdict for widow of man killed in industrial accident;
• $205 million settlement for multiple clients on the eve of trial;
• $171 million settlement for numerous industrial workers;
• $117 million verdict for pregnant woman in tragic car accident;
• $110 million settlement for individuals harmed by dangerous products;
• $87 million settlement for man who was severely burned while working in an industrial job;
• $76.6 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn about side effects of an anti-psychotic drug;
• $72 million settlement for man injured in oil field accident;
• $44 million verdict for man who lost his leg in a crane collapse;
• $41 million verdict in commercial dispute—the largest commercial verdict in the state of Hawaii; and
• $39.7 million verdict for man injured in a workplace fire.

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• With assigned Houston trial team, work up cases from file to trial, or file to settlement.
• Learn rules and law in varied jurisdictions (60% of cases in Texas, 20% Louisiana, 20% elsewhere).
• Work closely with trial team to represent various clients in complex civil proceedings
• Attend and lead depositions
• Draft motions, briefs, and complex demand letters.
• Draft affirmative motions.
• Attend trial as needed, 2-4 times a year (travel required).

• Member in good standing of any state bar.
• Minimum of three years’ post law school experience at a civil law firm or one year in a judicial clerkship.
• Excellent oral communication, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Mastery of the English language (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as a team, effectively and efficiently, without significant supervision.
• Ability to track, prioritize, and complete multiple concurrent assignments with precision and on time.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Thrive on obtaining favorable results.
• Exhibit professionalism by adhering to all firm policies, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Willing and available to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate caseload demands and court deadlines.
• Proficiency with Office 365 suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with the use of contemporary technology in law practice. Filevine, SharePoint, One Drive, and TEAMS experience preferred but not required.
• This position can be salaried or 1099 contractor with highly competitive pay.

• Plaintiff Personal Injury experience
• Civil Litigation (Required)
• Hiring Experts
• Communication with clients on a regular basis
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal court laws
• Knowledge of cases from start to finish.
• Substantial experience writing/researching briefs, motions, responses.
• Knowledge of Filevine (Preferred)

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto Insurance

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