Senior​/Associate Counsel

Overview

Location: Houston, TX | Full-time

Practice Areas:
Mass Tort/Class Action/Complex Litigation

• Case Management:
  Manage a diverse mix of mass tort, class action, and complex litigation cases from initial intake through resolution, including settlement or trial.
• Client Interaction:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, addressing concerns, and providing updates on case status.
• Legal Research and Writing:
  Conduct legal research and draft, among other things, pleadings, motions, discovery, and demand letters.
• Discovery:
  Manage all aspects of discovery including experts and depositions.
• Court Appearances:
  Represent clients in court, including hearings and trials.
• Negotiations:
  Lead negotiations with opposing counsel, insurance companies, and other parties to reach favorable settlements for clients.
• Strategic Advice:
  Provide clients with sound legal advice and guidance based on their individual cases and the law.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with senior attorneys, paralegals, and other team members to ensure case progression and preparation for trial or settlement.
• Document Review and Preparation:
  Review medical records, accident reports, medical reports, and other documents critical to case development.
• Maintain Case Files:
  Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of case files and records in compliance with firm procedures.
• Mentorship:
  Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Client Development:
  Assist the Firm in acquiring cases by developing clients through quality work, business activities, referrals, etc.

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law in the State of Texas and licensed to practice in both state and federal courts.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing personal injury law.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of mass tort, class action, complex litigation, and personal injury law, including trial procedures and relevant case law.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with other legal tools is a plus.
• Client-Focused: Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while providing exceptional legal representation.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate with colleagues, including senior attorneys and support staff, in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Mentorship: Willingness to mentor and guide junior attorneys or paralegals.

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in drafting briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, and demand letters.
• Significant deposition experience as lead lawyer including fact and expert depositions.
• Experienced in negotiations and settlement discussions, including mediation and arbitration, with strong record of resolving contested matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Civil jury trial experience including 1st chair and 2nd chair.

• Experience:
  
  8-15 years of experience practicing mass tort, class action, complex litigation, and/or personal injury law.
• Language:
  Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Competency:
  
  Experience with personal injury, property damage, and commercial litigation is a plus qualification for this position.

Pay range and compensation package:
Competitive salary to commensurate with experience, including annual bonus based on Firm profitability and personal achievement, and a generous benefit package including 4 weeks of vacation.