Senior Associate

Company: Ramos James Law, PLLC
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

At Ramos James Law, PLLC, an award-winning injury law firm, we are dedicated to delivering justice to those who have suffered personal injuries. We are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney who embodies our core values of integrity, compassion, trust, advocacy, and results. We prioritize working as a team to provide holistic excellent legal representation to clients from all walks of life. If you have a proven track record in trial advocacy and settlements and a passion for serving clients with empathy and dedication, we invite you to apply.
We offer an attractive commission compensation in addition to the salary, health insurance, PTO, hybrid in office and remote work, and nonelective 401(k) and profit sharing to eligible employees.Compensation:$150,000Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Develop settlement agreements and other legal correspondence.
• Answer and object to discovery requests.
• Oversee the discovery process, ensuring compliance and thoroughness.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Analyze deposition transcripts to identify key information.
• Conduct in-depth legal research to support case strategies.
• Stay updated on changes in personal injury law and related statutes.
• Argue motions in court, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and evidentiary motions.
• Prepare and file appellate briefs when necessary.
• Conduct investigations to gather evidence, including interviewing witnesses and experts.
• Collaborate with investigators and experts to build case theories.
• Participate in trials, including jury selection, opening statements, examination of witnesses, and closing arguments.
• Manage trial exhibits and coordinate with support staff during proceedings.
• Lead the development and implementation of case strategies.
• Assess case strengths and weaknesses to advise clients effectively.
• Engage in settlement discussions and negotiations with opposing counsel.
• Evaluate settlement offers and advise clients on potential outcomes.
• Effectuate settlement disbursements, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Prepare and review final settlement statements.
• Ensure settlement is done accurately for clients
• Reach weekly, quarterly and annual individual and law firm deliverable and financial goals
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Offer legal advice and counsel to clients throughout the litigation process.
• Depending on qualifications, oversee and mentor junior attorneys and support staff.
• Delegate tasks effectively and provide guidance on complex legal issues.
• Manage case files, ensuring all documents are organized and accessible.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with legal trends and best practices.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and legal conferences.Qualifications:
  • Active member in good standing with local and state bar associations
  • Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work independently while handling multiple files
  • Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience
    • JD and Texas Bar Admission
    • At least 5 years of civil litigation experienceAbout Company
      We are a value-based boutique Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. Our law firm was founded in 2018 by recognized Award-Winning Attorney Laura Ramos James. Our core values are Integrity, Compassion, Trust, Advocacy and Results. We focus on auto accidents, trucking cases, work injury, premises, sexual assault and wrongful death. The majority of our cases are in Central and South Texas, but we can help anyone statewide. We have a vibrant and positive work environment and pride ourselves in achieving outstanding results for some of the most vulnerable members of society.
      
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      Compensation details: 150000-150000 Yearly Salary
      
      
      
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