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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - 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).
QUALIFICATIONS:- 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, OneDrive, and TEAMS experience preferred but not required.
- This position can be salaried or 1099 contractor with highly competitive pay.
Experience:- 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)
Education/ Certification- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
- Valid driver's license
- Auto Insurance
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