Description:
Who we are:Collaborative. Respectful. A place to serve clients and enjoy work/life balance. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Bailey & Galyen. As one of the leading consumer law firms, Bailey & Galyen, Official Law Firm Sponsor of The Texas Rangers— serving Texas as well as the surrounding states for over 40 years is growing through our incredibly talented and diverse team members who are committed to total client satisfaction. At Bailey & Galyen, we cultivate an environment where all team members are provided with the resources and support needed to produce their best work.
We are looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney who will be responsible for handling cases from the filing of the Petition to the jury trial. Most cases are motor vehicle accidents, with some premise as well.
Successful candidates must be able to handle the cases from start to finish in State and Federal courts with minimal supervision, including motion practice, mediations, depositions and experts in multiple fields.
Scheduled hours are primarily 8a-5p, Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend, overnight travel and after-hours projects as needed.
What you bring:
The full-time Personal Injury Litigation Attorney will have at least 4 years of personal injury litigation.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of personal injury trial law experience
- First chair or significant second chair trial experience
- Extensive deposition experience, including expert depositions.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Must be a team player and willing to do whatever it takes to provide the highest quality legal services
- Active member of State Bar of Texas
- Juris Doctorate
- Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.
- A work environment built on teamwork, service, and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Generous paid holidays, paid sick time and vacation
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, eldercare, and more
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k
- Invaluable industry knowledge and mentoring
- Promotion opportunities and training in career path
