Attorney

Practice Area: Personal Injury Defense, Job Type: Attorney,

Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 5 Years, Corpus Christi office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an attorney with 5+ years handling personal injury matters with established hands-on case handling and management skills. The candidate will do case action planning from the moment a file is received from the Managing Partner to provide immediate analysis on liability, collectability, and damages and communicate the steps team will follow in order to achieve the best results for the client. Lead all trial preparation and coordination for trial team. Ability to interact with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel over the phone and in person. Must be experienced in all facets of litigation, including efficiently handling written discovery, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, hearings, and mediations. Must have previous trial experience and a desire to first chair jury trials (goal is 3 trials per year). Must have previous trial experience (those with the second chair and prior personal injury litigation experience are encouraged to apply). Must have an active Texas Bar License in good standing.Additional Skills: The candidate must have a JD from an accredited law school. Must have excellent organization, research, writing and communication skills. Must have ability to engage and inspire people to work together in achieving the mission of the firm. Must have ability to utilize technology and applications, including case management software, to manage matters and refer to dashboards and reports to understand the docket on a macro and micro level. Must have the ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities to deliver results ahead of schedule. Must have the ability to handle pressure situations, follow case action plans, and comply with firm and court deadlines. Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment to make appropriate decisions on team. ability to operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence in interfacing with clients, teams, Managing Partners, and others within the firm. Must have adherence to the legal and ethical obligations of the profession for self and direct reports. Must have adherence to firm policy and procedures. The firm offers benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Mileage and parking, BAR dues, MCLE., Multiple team building opportunities, and Multiple networking opportunities.