Associate Attorney

Essential Responsibilities

• Case Ownership & Medical and Expert Development - Manage a caseload of litigated personal injury matters from transfer through settlement, mediation, or trial. Drive medical record development, expert coordination, and treatment documentation to support damages and liability. Monitor lien exposure and case economics to protect recovery.
• Discovery, Motion Practice & Trial Preparation - Conduct written discovery, depositions, and motion practice in accordance with firm strategy and court rules. Prepare cases for mediation and trial, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and trial strategy support.
• Strategy & Valuation Alignment - Develop case strategy in partnership with the Litigation Attorney Manager and Director of Litigation. Do not set final MSV or settlement authority independently. Escalate high-risk, high-value, or complex matters for leadership approval.
• Lead Screening & Client Confidence - Support Intake, Pre-Litigation, and Litigation leadership in screening complex or litigated leads as requested. Participate in consultations when needed to reinforce confidence in the firm’s litigation posture.
• Paralegal & Team Collaboration - Work closely with paralegals, file clerks, and legal assistants to ensure timely filings, discovery responses, and trial preparation. Provide clear direction and legal guidance to support staff assigned to cases.
• Litigation Readiness & Case Transfer - Maintain complete, organized, and defensible case files. Prepare cases for mediation, trial, or resolution without documentation gaps or deadline risk.
• Risk, Compliance & Professional Standards - Protect the firm by meeting all court deadlines, statutes of limitations, ethical requirements, and firm policies. Maintain professional conduct with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years experience in civil litigation or personal injury litigation preferred.
• Strong understanding of discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage deadlines, documentation, and multiple cases.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with case management systems and legal technology.
• Deep alignment with McCraw Law Group’s Core Values (HECTOR).
• A commitment to maintaining a positive office environment and strict adherence to the firm s "Zero Tolerance" policy regarding office gossip, drama, or behavior that negatively affects office morale or individual employees.