Attorney

Higdon LLC

Attorney

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Commission-based salary; depending on the experience, ability, and motivation of the particular candidate, salary can range to as much as high 6 figures.

    Job Summary

    We are seeking 1-2 Attorneys to join our law firm. In this role you will provide legal counsel, take

    depositions, develop evidence and handle all aspects of the file through settlement, mediation or

    trial. Fast paced docket with significant staff support, other colleagues, and senior partners to

    provide excellent legal services to our clients. If you are a self-starter with a passion for law, we want

    to hear from you. This is a great position for an individual who would like to develop their own

    practice in terms of client development, how to try automobile cases primarily, but handle all types

    of personal injury cases and deal with all phases from signing up through Appeal. If you are board

    certified, or would like to get board certified or simply are willing to try cases of all types and can

    work independently, let’s talk.

    Responsibilities

    Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents

    Conduct deposition proceedings

    Prepare for and attend legal proceedings and pretrial conferences

    Prepare Motions, attend hearings, and argue motions

    Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior lawyers

    Attend Mediation and Negotiate on behalf of clients

    The attorney will be responsible for all phases of handling and trying lawsuits, including deposing the witnesses, attending mediations, and attending and presenting the case for trial to a jury.

    Qualifications

    Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer ● Licensed Texas Lawyer. ● Trial Lawyer ● Strong verbal and written communication skills. ● Quick on your feet and independent. ● Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. ● Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. ● Strong organizational and technological skills. ● Ability to collaborate with colleagues and compassionately with Plaintiffs to best serve clients. ● 7 to 20 years of Plaintiff's Personal Injury experience preferred ● Litigation experience