Associate Attorney - Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY

Purpose

Prosecute litigated personal injury matters by executing disciplined discovery, medical and expert development, and trial preparation to maximize client recovery while protecting firm risk and reputation.

Mission

Move cases from litigation transfer through resolution by executing strong discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation in close partnership with leadership and legal support teams..

Get It, Want It, Capacity (GWC):

Understands the role, wants the responsibility, and has the skills, time, and energy to execute it at a high level.

Possess a comprehensive understanding of the role's intricacies, its significance, and its specific responsibilities.

Core Values (HECTOR):

Hungry: We are hungry. We take on tough challenges finding a way to win.

Execute: We take action with urgency and passion.

Compassion: We care for and respect our clients and our team members.

Team Over Self: We advance the team over self, we succeed or fail together.

Ownership: We take responsibility for all results.

Do the RIGHT thing: We do the right thing, every time.

Most Critical Outcome (MCO)

Cases are prepared, defended, and resolved with strong discovery, expert support, and trial readiness, protecting case value and client outcomes with minimal risk or rework.

Drivers & Obsessions

These represent general focus areas that guide priorities and can evolve with company needs.

• Discovery and deadline discipline.
• Trial and mediation readiness.
• Clean, defensible case files.
• Proactive medical and expert development.
• Consistent communication and documentation.
• Early identification of risks.
• Alignment with firm strategy and valuation standards set by Director and CLO.

To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the role and meet the performance expectations of the seat. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Ownership & Medical and Expert Development

• Manage a caseload of litigated personal injury matters from transfer through settlement, mediation, or trial.
• Drive medical record development, expert coordination, and treatment documentation to support damages and liability.
• Monitor lien exposure and case economics to protect recovery.

Discovery, Motion Practice & Trial Preparation

• Conduct written discovery, depositions, and motion practice in accordance with firm strategy and court rules.
• Prepare cases for mediation and trial, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and trial strategy support.

Strategy & Valuation Alignment

• Develop case strategy in partnership with the Litigation Attorney Manager and Director of Litigation.
• Do not set final MSV or settlement authority independently.
• Escalate high-risk, high-value, or complex matters for leadership approval.

Lead Screening & Client Confidence

• Support Intake, Pre-Litigation, and Litigation leadership in screening complex or litigated leads as requested.
• Participate in consultations when needed to reinforce confidence in the firm’s litigation posture.

Paralegal & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with paralegals, file clerks, and legal assistants to ensure timely filings, discovery responses, and trial preparation.
• Provide clear direction and legal guidance to support staff assigned to cases.

Litigation Readiness & Case Transfer

• Maintain complete, organized, and defensible case files.
• Prepare cases for mediation, trial, or resolution without documentation gaps or deadline risk.

Risk, Compliance & Professional Standards

• Protect the firm by meeting all court deadlines, statutes of limitation, ethical requirements, and firm policies.
• Maintain professional conduct with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

QUALIFICATIONS & PROFICIENCIES

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years experience in civil litigation or personal injury litigation preferred.
• Strong understanding of discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage deadlines, documentation, and multiple cases.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with case management systems and legal technology.
• Deep alignment with McCraw Law Group’s Core Values (HECTOR).
• A commitment to maintaining a positive office environment and strict adherence to the firm's "Zero Tolerance" policy regarding office gossip, drama, or behavior that negatively affects office morale or individual employees.