Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

About Us  

 

Join the mission to bring closure, justice, and peace to thousands of families. Our firm’s bedrock is built on our client service standards to provide assurance, compassion, and empathy throughout the client experience. Our firm is one of the fastest growing injury and wrongful death law firms in the country known for its results, client experience, structure, and high-performance culture.

 

Amaro Law Firm is fast paced, committed to our core values, and an ideal environment for passionate attorneys looking to make a difference in our community and in their clients’ lives. The right candidate will gain access to a generous compensation package tied to what he or she can achieve based on their work ethic and production.

 

We have 20+ years of experience in personal injury, wrongful death, insurance claims, and commercial litigation, with a renowned reputation in truck wrecks, catastrophic injury cases, and wrongful death litigation and trial work. Our firm provides comprehensive training, supports continuing legal education, and maintains a supportive culture for growth. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, is a lion for clients, and feels a calling to build a reputation and a lasting career in the industry.

 

Key Core Values  

 

• Be Used and Useful to Others 

• Ethos before Egos 

• Excellence is Our Presence 

• Control the Controllables 

• Comfort in Discomfort 

 

 

Our Culture  

 

At our core, we operate with a  results-driven mindset . Every role—from intake to case management to attorneys—understands how their work directly impacts case value, client experience, and firm growth. Team members are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and continuously improve processes rather than simply move files from one stage to another. Unlike many law firms, this firm is run like a corporation with high service standards and a high-performance culture using EOS, KPIs, OKRs, SOPs, and other standard corporate strategies and tactics to maximize our efforts for our clients while maintaining organization, standards, and efficiencies. 

Position Overview

The Litigation Attorney will provide compassionate and competent legal representation, proactively managing cases to maximize client recovery efficiently. This role focuses on cases transitioned from pre-litigation or designated for immediate litigation, honing litigation skills to deliver increasing value to the firm while ensuring client satisfaction and effective case management. You will manage your own docket of 50-80 litigation files.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement : Initiate timely client contact per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), verifying the pre-litigation to litigation checklist, and maintain ongoing communication to build trust and set expectations.
• Paralegal Supervision : Oversee paralegals to ensure adherence to client contact SOPs.
• Client Satisfaction : Maintain a client contact dashboard with metrics at 90% or above, minimizing complaints and fostering trust to encourage referrals.
• Case Management : Meet all deadlines, set trial dates promptly, and ensure efficient case progression to maximize client value.
• File Reviews : Conduct litigation file reviews with paralegals, driving substantive discussions and short-term strategic planning.
• Trial Readiness : Prepare each case for trial, taking full responsibility as first chair if needed, and maintain pressure on insurance carriers through documented demands and deadlines.
• Performance Metrics : Manage personal KPIs, including settlements, financial performance, case activities, file updates, discovery review, and case duration.
• Client Experience : Deliver exceptional client experiences to drive trust, confidence, and potential referrals.
• Efficiency : Manage cases effectively through all litigation stages, achieving maximum client value in the shortest time possible.
• Record Keeping : Maintain accurate, up-to-date case management records, meeting all deadlines and strategic goals.
• Skill Development : Enhance litigation expertise to provide increasing value to the firm.
  

Requirements

• 3–10 years of plaintiff or defense personal injury litigation experience.
• Licensed attorney in Texas with a passion for client-focused litigation.
• 1st chair trial experience 
• 1+ Million per year in Attorney's Fees 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple cases and deadlines.
• Collaborative ability to work with paralegals and support staff to advance cases.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on strategic planning and trial preparation.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain client relationships and set clear expectations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary including attorney fee % bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (no cost to employees)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance

 

Application Requirements  

 

• Resume 

• Writing sample 

Amaro Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

- We are not looking to receive 3rd party candidate submissions at this time.