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Are you the kind of trial lawyer who commands a courtroom, dismantles a trucking defense before the first recess, and thrives when the stakes are highest? A premier Houston-based plaintiff’s firm is seeking a first-chair trial attorney with deep experience in catastrophic injury and complex trucking litigation. This is not a stepping-stone role. This is for a battle-tested litigator ready to lead. If you know the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations better than the defense does — and can translate them into verdict-winning strategy — we want to talk.
Job Responsibility:
Lead complex catastrophic injury and commercial trucking cases from intake through verdict
Serve as first-chair trial counsel, developing and executing litigation strategy
Take and defend expert depositions in high-exposure matters
Break down corporate structures and pursue layered liability theories
Navigate multi-million-dollar insurance towers and coverage disputes
Advocate for clients whose lives have been permanently altered
Requirements:
Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
3+ years of progressive experience taking personal injury cases to trial
Significant first-chair trial experience
Proven record trying catastrophic injury cases
Exceptional writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
Commanding jury presence and persuasive communication style
Minimum of 3 years of experience handling personal injury cases, including trial work
Proven success as first-chair trial counsel in catastrophic injury cases
Strong command of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and liability strategies
Exceptional legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
Ability to manage complex liability theories and insurance disputes with precision
Strategic thinker with a dedication to delivering meaningful verdicts
Skilled in handling discovery, depositions, and motions in high-exposure litigation
What we offer:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
50% vesting after 1 year
100% vesting after 2 years
Access to financial wellness and retirement planning tools
80 hours PTO in year one (available after 30 days)
11 firm-observed holidays (including Juneteenth and Good Friday)
3 days paid bereavement leave
Paid parental leave: Up to 6 weeks maternity leave (100% paid)
Up to 2 weeks paternity/bonding leave
Significant discretionary bonuses tied to attorney’s fees generated from resolved cases