Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview
The Potts Law Firm LLP, a premier personal and commercial injury law firm based in Houston, Texas, with offices throughout the southeast, is seeking an experienced, meticulous, and organized Senior Attorney to join the Firm. This role will be responsible for managing a diverse mix of personal and commercial injury cases, ensuring effective representation, and maintaining clear and open communication with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in personal injury law, including case management, trial experience, and negotiation, as well as proficiency in handling legal documentation and court procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a diverse mix of personal and commercial injury cases from initial intake through resolution, including settlement or trial.
• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, addressing concerns, and providing updates on case status.
• Legal Research and Writing: Conduct legal research and draft, among other things, pleadings, motions, discovery, and demand letters.
• Discovery: Handle all aspects of discovery including experts and depositions.
• Court Appearances: Represent clients in court, including hearings, trials, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiations: Lead negotiations with opposing counsel, insurance companies, and other parties to reach favorable settlements for clients.
• Strategic Advice: Provide clients with sound legal advice and guidance based on their individual cases and the law.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior attorneys, paralegals, and other team members to ensure case progression and preparation for trial or settlement.
• Document Review and Preparation: Review medical records, accident reports, and other documents critical to case development.
• Maintain Case Files: Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of case files and records in compliance with firm procedures.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys or legal staff, helping them develop their skills and understanding of personal injury law.
• Client Development: Assist the Firm in acquiring cases by developing clients through quality work, business activities, referrals, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law in the state of Texas.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing personal injury law.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of personal injury law, trial procedures, and relevant case law.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with other legal tools is a plus.
• Client-Focused: Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while providing exceptional legal representation.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate with colleagues, including senior attorneys and support staff, in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Mentorship: Willingness to mentor and guide junior attorneys or paralegals.

Experience:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and demand letters.
• Significant deposition experience as lead lawyer including fact and expert depositions.
• Experienced in negotiations and settlement discussions with strong record of resolving civil matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Civil jury trial experience including 1st chair and 2nd chair.

Plus Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-10 years of experience practicing personal injury law is a plus but only 5 years is required.
• Language: Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Competency: Experience with class actions, mass torts, commercial litigation, and first party claims is a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person