Litigation Attorney

Robert Half • Houston, TX • 2h ago

Description

Trial Attorney - Catastrophic Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Litigation

Houston, Texas | Confidential Plaintiff-Side Litigation Firm

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.

What You'll Do

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.

Licensing & Experience

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

Compensation & Benefits

We value high-level trial talent and compensate accordingly.

Compensation

$150,000 - $225,000 base salary (DOE)

Significant discretionary bonuses tied to attorney's fees generated from resolved cases

Comprehensive Benefits

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

Paid Leave

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

Requirements - Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

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.

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