Litigation Defense Attorney
MentorWorks Education Capital, a workforce development company, is looking for a Litigation Defense Attorney to join one of our employer partners. Candidates will be screened by the MentorWorks team. If selected, the candidate will move on in the process to our employment partner.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated litigation defense attorney. Our client is a Law Firm that is a leader in their industry, offering years of trial experience to their customers. We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about personal injury litigation, whether on the defense or plaintiff side, with strong analytical, writing, and research skills, and with excellent academic credentials. The ideal candidate will have +3 years of experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This role will require excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
• Managing cases from start to finish, which includes attending depositions, mediations, and hearings, and working closely with clients.
• Work collaboratively with clients, opposing counsel, and teammates.
• Represent clients in a variety of insurance defense claims.
• Communicate with the client regularly to provide status updates.
Requirements:
• Ability to follow procedures and guidelines.
• A JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Be admitted to practice in Texas.
• Have 3 or more years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment and adapt to firm procedures and guidelines is critical.
**Must have permanent US work authorization. Sponsorship is not available for this position.**