Personal Injury Attorney
10 days ago
Houston
Job Description Position: Personal Injury Attorney Location: Houston, TX 77023 Compensation: • Base Salary: An annual base salary of $160,000, paid in bi-weekly installments., • Settlement Bonus: You are eligible to receive a 2% discretionary bonus on every case settled, based on realized attorney's fees (AF)., • Trial Bonus: For any case won at trial, you will be eligible for a 15% bonus of the realized attorney's fees., • Paid Time Off (PTO): Two (2) weeks annually, with increases based on tenure as outlined in the company handbook., • Health Benefits: Eligibility to enroll in company-sponsored benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment., • Forge the Path to Victory: Develop and execute comprehensive, high-stakes litigation strategies for every case., • Docket Management: Oversee, direct, and be responsible for a team of litigation attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to litigate a docket of complex, catastrophic personal injury cases., • Lead and Control: Manage all phases of trucking and fleet vehicle personal injury complex and catastrophic cases, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial., • Command the Negotiating Table: Conduct effective settlement negotiations to maximize client recovery, always prepared to push cases to a jury verdict., • Expert Collaboration: Work closely with technical experts and investigators to build strong, evidence-based cases., • Licensed Attorney in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar., • Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in taking personal injury cases to trial., • Demonstrated focus on managing complex trucking and commercial vehicle cases., • Exceptional writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills., • Charismatic, determined litigator with a commanding courtroom and jury presence., • Must have significant first-chair trial experience., • Proven history of trying catastrophic injury cases., • Expertise in Texas Evidence, Procedural and Substantive law., • Strong litigation strategy and client advocacy skills., • Exceptional negotiations and jury communication skills., • Deep Expertise Required We need an attorney who can speak the language of commercial transport and immediately dismantle a trucking defense. Your knowledge base must include:, • Regulatory Mastery: FMCSA regulations, DOT compliance, and the minute details of Hours of Service (HOS) rules., • Liability & Corporate Veil: Profound understanding of vicarious liability (Respondeat Superior), negligent entrustment, and claims concerning negligent hiring, training, supervision, and retention., • Complex Insurance: Navigating MCS-90 filings, self-insured entities, excess/umbrella coverage disputes, and commercial insurance policies., • Jurisdictional Strategy: Command of intrastate vs. interstate trucking laws and jurisdictional considerations., • Vehicle & Cargo: Expertise in product liability, maintenance failures, cargo liability, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transport, and load securement requirements. #ZRCompany DescriptionAbout Burnett Specialists Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso. With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results. As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement. Visit us at: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!About Burnett Specialists\r\nBurnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.\r\n\r\nWith a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.\r\n\r\nAs a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement.\r\n\r\nVisit us at: us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!