Job Summary
Lasater & Martin, P.C., a respected civil litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience to join our Texas office. This is your chance to join a dynamic litigation team handling high-exposure casualty and personal injury matters and construction litigation! The ideal candidate will have a strong background defending complex personal injury and casualty claims, a proven ability to manage their own caseload, and experience meeting billable hour requirements in a fast-paced litigation environment. This attorney will defend a broad range of casualty matters.
Why join Lasater & Martin?
We have been providing top-notch legal services to our clients for 33 years. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters while enjoying a supportive and team-oriented environment. You'll have significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on complex cases from day one. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance. We are dedicated to excellence, professional growth, and exceptional client service.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement case strategy including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation
- Routine communications and reporting to clients and carriers
- Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
- Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and briefs in state and federal courts
- Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations
- Trial preparation and trial work
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active member and in good standing of the Texas State Bar
- 5+ years of general casualty litigation experience
- Experience handling complex personal injury and casualty matters
- Proven ability to manage billable hour requirements
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Must be responsive with excellent organizational and case management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clients
We are looking for someone who is:
- Interested in long-term professional growth, including leadership opportunities
- A strong litigator with experience managing cases from inception through resolution or trial
- Comfortable making independent decisions and exercising excellent judgment
- Highly detail-oriented and organized in written and oral advocacy
- Skilled at balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Generous performance-based bonus and discretionary year-end bonus
- Health insurance – 100% of employee premium paid by the firm
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Real trial experience and long-term growth potential
- Supportive, collegial team environment
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irving, TX 75062
