Defense Attorney

Join a well-established personal-injury boutique litigation firm located in Dallas Fort Worth. We primarily defend personal-injury claims and lawsuits on behalf of large, self-insured clients, handling everything from trucking accidents and wrongful death claims to premises-liability claims. We pride ourselves on our quality of work, strong relationships with clients, and killer results.

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly-skilled Permanent Defense Attorney to join our fast-paced legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, managing the entire litigation process, and working closely with insurance companies. This role involves regular courtroom appearances, depositions, mediation, and defense strategies. If you thrive in a challenging environment, have a passion for justice, and are committed to advocating for your clients, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Represent clients in all stages of personal injury litigation, from initiation to resolution.
2. Collaborate with clients to develop effective defense strategies and negotiate settlements.
3. Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts to gather pertinent information.
4. Liaise with insurance companies on behalf of clients to negotiate settlements or proceed to trial.
5. Regularly appear in court to advocate for clients, present evidence, and argue cases.
6. Manage all aspects of mediation processes, working to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Defense Attorney, specifically within the realm of personal injury.
3. Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.
4. Proven experience in personal injury litigation, insurance negotiations, and plaintiff depositions.
5. Demonstrated expertise in mediation and courtroom defense.
6. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and team members.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.