AK Law Firm Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury -Litigations Attorney
AK Law Firm Injury Lawyers, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Sign on BonusAt the AK Law Firm: Injury Lawyers, a Houston based Personal Injury Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation for those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. AK Law Firm is seeking a Litigations Attorney who will manage his or her own Personal Injury docket and Team.The ideal individual will be able to handle a high-volume work environment, passionate about client service, and have experience within their unit, and someone who can manage a team to meet high performance productivity.The attorney will be managing a team that will handle the entire PI case life (Litigations). The ideal candidate will possess strong legal writing and research skills and be well versed in negotiating and receiving high dollar settlements for our clients. Candidates must be well versed in all facets of litigation, including Texas Procedure, drafting and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, motions practice, negotiating cases with insurance companies and defense counsel, attending court hearings, mediations and trials.Compensation is competitive and dependent on experience and has a bonus element related to the amount of resolved cases.Job Responsibilities And Duties Of Litigation Attorney
Represent clients in civil litigation cases, including trials and appealsConduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategyDraft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefsNegotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution processesPrepare for and attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedingsManage and prioritize multiple cases and deadlines effectivelyExecute legal research using Westlaw or Lexis-NexisLegal administrative tasks, such as managing case files and client communicationsConduct thorough legal research to support case strategiesLitigate cases in both state and federal courtsDraft persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memorandaAssist Firm in establishing and managing the litigation department, including, but not limited to:
Docket review of all cases in the litigation departmentDirectly managing all associate attorneys and other direct reports within the litigation departmentDesigning and optimizing our litigation department workflow and case management system as it relates to the litigation processMaking final settlement decisions on all litigation casesConsulting, as needed, on pre-litigation files. This should include, but may not be limited to:
Reviewing high-limit pre-litigation files for early filing of casesInvestigations neededIdentifying cases that should be moved to the litigation team for case managementAnswering specific questions for the pre-litigation team that require attorney input/opinionAttend leadership meetings as a representative for the litigation team, as neededQualifications of Litigation Attorney
Currently licensed to practice law in Texas;5 years of litigation experience;Trial and/or arbitration experience;Knowledge of trial and hearing procedures including the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure;Critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented;Exceptional writing skills;Ability to handle their own caseload;A high degree of initiative and mature judgment;Federal Court experience (preferably);Personal injury experience (required);Competency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn new software;Must submit to employee screening per firm's policies;Skills & Requirements:
Litigation experience is required for this roleLeadership skills are requiredMust be organized and accountableExcellent research and writing skills are requiredMust be familiar with reading medical reports and billsThe ideal candidate will have experience with serious injury casesBilingual in Spanish a plusBenefits
Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insuranceAt the AK Law Firm, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.The AK Law Firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.The AK Law Firm Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.Consistent with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.Equal Opportunity Statement
The AK Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
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Represent clients in civil litigation cases, including trials and appealsConduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategyDraft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefsNegotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution processesPrepare for and attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedingsManage and prioritize multiple cases and deadlines effectivelyExecute legal research using Westlaw or Lexis-NexisLegal administrative tasks, such as managing case files and client communicationsConduct thorough legal research to support case strategiesLitigate cases in both state and federal courtsDraft persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, and memorandaAssist Firm in establishing and managing the litigation department, including, but not limited to:
Docket review of all cases in the litigation departmentDirectly managing all associate attorneys and other direct reports within the litigation departmentDesigning and optimizing our litigation department workflow and case management system as it relates to the litigation processMaking final settlement decisions on all litigation casesConsulting, as needed, on pre-litigation files. This should include, but may not be limited to:
Reviewing high-limit pre-litigation files for early filing of casesInvestigations neededIdentifying cases that should be moved to the litigation team for case managementAnswering specific questions for the pre-litigation team that require attorney input/opinionAttend leadership meetings as a representative for the litigation team, as neededQualifications of Litigation Attorney
Currently licensed to practice law in Texas;5 years of litigation experience;Trial and/or arbitration experience;Knowledge of trial and hearing procedures including the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure;Critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented;Exceptional writing skills;Ability to handle their own caseload;A high degree of initiative and mature judgment;Federal Court experience (preferably);Personal injury experience (required);Competency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn new software;Must submit to employee screening per firm's policies;Skills & Requirements:
Litigation experience is required for this roleLeadership skills are requiredMust be organized and accountableExcellent research and writing skills are requiredMust be familiar with reading medical reports and billsThe ideal candidate will have experience with serious injury casesBilingual in Spanish a plusBenefits
Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insuranceAt the AK Law Firm, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.The AK Law Firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.The AK Law Firm Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.Consistent with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.Equal Opportunity Statement
The AK Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
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