Associate Attorney - Litigation

SUMMARY

Purpose

Prosecute litigated personal injury matters by executing disciplined discovery, medical and expert development, and trial preparation to maximize client recovery while protecting firm risk and reputation.

Mission

Move cases from litigation transfer through resolution by executing strong discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation in close partnership with leadership and legal support teams..

Get It, Want It, Capacity (GWC):

Understands the role, wants the responsibility, and has the skills, time, and energy to execute it at a high level.

Possess a comprehensive understanding of the role's intricacies, its significance, and its specific responsibilities.

Core Values (HECTOR):

Hungry: We are hungry. We take on tough challenges finding a way to win.

Execute: We take action with urgency and passion.

Compassion: We care for and respect our clients and our team members.

Team Over Self: We advance the team over self, we succeed or fail together.

Ownership: We take responsibility for all results.

Do the RIGHT thing: We do the right thing, every time.

Most Critical Outcome (MCO)

Cases are prepared, defended, and resolved with strong discovery, expert support, and trial readiness, protecting case value and client outcomes with minimal risk or rework.

Drivers & Obsessions

These represent general focus areas that guide priorities and can evolve with company needs.

• Discovery and deadline discipline.
• Trial and mediation readiness.
• Clean, defensible case files.
• Proactive medical and expert development.
• Consistent communication and documentation.
• Early identification of risks.
• Alignment with firm strategy and valuation standards set by Director and CLO.

To be successful in this role, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the role and meet the performance expectations of the seat. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.