Personal Injury

2 months ago

Houston, United States AK Law Firm Full time
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At the AK Law Firm: Injury Lawyers, a Houston based Personal Injury Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation for those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. AK Law Firm is seeking a Litigations Attorney who will manage his or her own Personal Injury docket and Team.

The ideal individual will be able to handle a high-volume work environment, passionate about client service / experience within their unit, and someone who can manage a team to meet high performance productivity.

The attorney will be managing a team that will handle the entire PI case life (Litigations). Ideal candidate will possess strong legal writing and research skills and be well versed in negotiating and receiving high dollar settlements for our clients. Candidates must be well versed in all facets of litigation, including Texas Procedure, drafting and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, motions practice, negotiating cases with insurance companies and defense counsel, attending court hearings, mediations and trials.

Compensation is competitive and dependent on experience and has a bonus element related to the amount of resolved cases.

Job Responsibilities and Duties of Litigation Attorney
  • Represent clients in civil litigation cases, including trials and appeals. 
  • Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy. 
  • Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs. 
  • Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution processes. 
  • Prepare for and attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings. 
  • Manage and prioritize multiple cases and deadlines effectively. 
  • Execute legal research using Westlaw or Lexis-Nexis.
  • Legal administrative tasks, such as managing case files and client communications. 
  • Conducting thorough legal research to support case strategies. 
  • Litigating cases in both state and federal courts. 
  • Drafting persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memoranda. 
Assist Firm in establishing and managing the litigation department, including, but not limited to:
 
  • Docket review of all cases in the litigation department.
  • Directly managing all associate attorneys and other direct reports within the litigation department.
  • Designing and optimizing our litigation department workflow and case management system as it relates to the litigation process.
  • Making final settlement decisions on all litigation cases.
 
Consulting, as needed, on pre-litigation files. This should include, but may not be limited to:
 
  • Reviewing high-limit pre-litigation files for early filing of cases.
  • Investigations needed.
  • Identifying cases that should be moved to the litigation team for case management. 
  • Answering specific questions for the pre-litigation team that require attorney input/opinion.
  • Attend leadership meetings as a representative for the litigation team, as needed.
Qualifications of Litigation Attorney
  • Currently licensed to practice law in Texas;
  • 5 years of litigation experience;
  • Trial and/or arbitration experience;
  • Knowledge of trial and hearing procedures including the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure;
  • Critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented;
  • Exceptional writing skills;
  • Ability to handle their own caseload;
  • A high degree of initiative and mature judgment;
  • Federal Court experience (preferably);
  • Personal injury experience (required);
  • Competency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn new software;
  • Must submit to employee screening per firm's policies;
  • Compensation depends on experience and credentials.
Skills & Requirements:
  • Litigation experience is required for this role.
  • Leadership skills are required.
  • Must be organized and accountable.
  • Excellent research and writing skills are required.
  • Must be familiar with reading medical reports and bills.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience with serious injury cases.
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

At the AK Law Firm, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

The AK Law Firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The AK Law Firm Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.

Consistent with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The AK Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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