Associate Attorney *FULLY REMOTE* IMMEDIATE HIRE

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

SINGLE EVENT

Hilliard Law’s mission for our clients is clear - the “Relentless Pursuit of Justice.” A well-prepared Associate Attorney can play a critical role in helping trial cases settle favorably by demonstrating strong trial readiness through thorough preparation. All applications must be accompanied by a resume and writing sample (10 pages maximum). Preferred writing sample is a motion or a motion response that has been filed with a court.

Ability to utilize technology and applications including case management software to manage matters and refer to dashboards and reports to understand the docket on a macro and micro level.

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities to deliver results ahead of schedule.

Ability to operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence in interfacing with your clients, your team, your Managing Partner, and others within the firm.

Adherence to the legal and ethical obligations of the profession for self and direct reports.

Adherence to firm policy and procedures

Trial Advocacy: Jury selection, voir dire, openings/closings, witness examinations, and preservation of appellate issues for hearings and argument.

Hearings & Oral Advocacy: Daubert challenges, dispositive motions, and trial briefs; Legal Writing: Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions and responses, Daubert and expert challenges, trial briefs, evidentiary motions, and appellate level briefs; conduct strong Westlaw research translated into persuasive, trial ready writing.

Draft and respond to discovery; Supervise associates; manage litigation workflows; lead aggressively prepared personal injury cases.

Minimum 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.

First-chair trial experience in at least one high-stakes personal injury case.

Ability to interact with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel over the phone and in person.

Excellent organization, research, writing and communication skills.

JD from accredited law school.

Trial-tested advocate with multiple first-chair jury trials.

Demonstrates track recording trucking, products, premises, and catastrophic cases.

Employee Paid Medical Coverage

Dental and/or Vision Options

Immediate accrual of Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Generous PTO Holiday Schedule

Life Insurance

Long Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Options

Remote

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & MISCELLANEOUS: Ability to commute to and work out of the Corpus Christi office

Ability to travel periodically to other firm offices and locations as required

*Hilliard Law is an equal employment opportunity firm and considers all individuals regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.