Higdon

Benefits/Perks

• Commission-based salary; depending on the experience, ability, and motivation of the particular candidate, salary can range to as much as high 6 figures.
  

Job Summary
We are seeking dynamic and energetic attorneys to become part of our fast growing and fast paced team. You will represent clients in legal proceedings, depositions, court, hearings, and trials. You will have access to a full staff of paralegals. The successful candidate should possess a strong desire to try jury trials from a first chair position. This is an outstanding position for anyone seeking to become board-certified, or who has a desire to try jury trials. We are a high-volume practice with significant cases that will put you in front of a jury on a regular basis. We offer competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Depending on experience, ability and motivation, bonuses can reach high six figures.
Responsibilities 

• Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents
• Conduct deposition proceedings
• Prepare for and attend legal proceedings and pretrial conferences
• Prepare Motions, attend hearings, and argue motions
• Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior lawyers
• Attend Mediation and Negotiate on behalf of clients
• The attorney will be responsible for all phases of handling and trying lawsuits, including deposing the witnesses, attending mediations, and attending and presenting the case for trial to a jury.

Qualifications

• Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer
  ● Licensed Texas Lawyer.
  ● Trial Lawyer
  ● Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  ● Quick on your feet and independent.
  ● Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
  ● Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  ● Strong organizational and technological skills.
  ● Ability to collaborate with colleagues and compassionately with Plaintiffs to best serve
  clients.
  ● 7 to 20 years of Plaintiff's Personal Injury experience preferred
  ● Litigation experience