Overview
Personal Injury Attorney – Brownsville, Texas
We are hiring a skilled personal injury attorney in our Brownsville, Texas office to collaborate with senior attorney Luis F. Baez on our large personal injury litigation practice. Candidate must be admitted and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, or have recently taken the bar exam and awaiting results for admission.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned caseload of more than 50 cases
- Follow firm protocols and case strategy
- Conduct depositions
- Draft and review legal documents such as motions, pleadings, notices and judgements
- Draft and review discovery
- Review all docket control orders, scheduling orders, and Rule 11 agreements
- Maintain internal case files with information from outside counsel, deadlines set by the court, negotiation offers and agreements and periodically update the files with information from the courts’ portals
- Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, outside counsel, and other attorneys
- Prepare for and represent in court appearances, hearings, mediations, depositions and trials.
- Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to oversee caseload and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law
- Licensed to practice in Texas, or awaiting results for admission
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Job Type and Schedule – Full Time
Work Location – in Person in Brownsville, Texas.
Salary – Yearly $65,000 to $100,000, with bonuses, depending on experience.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
