Personal Injury Attorney
Jobot, Houston, TX, United States
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Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year
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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Permanent Personal Injury Attorney to join our dynamic team with extensive Jones Act and Maritime experience. This is a permanent position within our legal department where you will be primarily responsible for handling a variety of personal injury cases. You will be expected to work closely with our clients, providing them with legal advice and representation in court. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, managing complex cases and making a real difference in people's lives.
Responsibilities:
As a Permanent Personal Injury Attorney, your key responsibilities will include:
- Representing clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend clients or argue for plaintiff's rights.
- Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Analyzing probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Evaluating findings and developing strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Preparing and drafting legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
- Negotiating settlements of civil disputes, mediating between involved parties.
- Conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
- Ensuring the seamless transition of cases from discovery to trial phase.
- Preparing pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
- Handling all aspects of litigation, including taking and defending depositions.
Qualifications:
To be considered for the role, you must have the following qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Attorney.
- Active membership of the state Bar.
- Proven experience with Plaintiff, Mediation, Legal Writing, pleadings, and Jones Act.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills.
- High level of initiative and works well in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well.
- Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Personal Injury Attorney to advance their career while making a significant impact on the lives of our clients. If you are passionate about personal injury law and are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
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