Litigation Attorney

Uvalle Law Firm,PLLC

. Manage personal injury cases through all phases of litigation, from filing through resolution or trial .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing personal injury litigation, including drafting motions, conducting depositions, and negotiating settlements. Proven ability to develop effective litigation strategies and maintain strong client communication while managing multiple cases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active License To Practice Law In Texas3+ Years Of Litigation ExperiencePersonal Injury Litigation ExperienceStrong Legal Research And Writing SkillsBilingual Proficiency In English And Spanish

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Hard Skills

Litigation Strategy DevelopmentDrafting MotionsManaging Written DiscoveryTaking And Defending DepositionsTrial PreparationSettlement NegotiationCourtroom AdvocacyContested Motions HandlingExpert DepositionsClient Communication

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Manage DeadlinesPrioritization Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License To Practice Law In Texas

Industry Keywords

Personal InjuryPlaintiff-Side LitigationLitigation PhasesCourt ProceedingsMediations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage personal injury cases through all phases of litigation, from filing through resolution or trial
Develop and execute litigation strategies to achieve favorable client outcomes
Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings, and manage written discovery
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings
Negotiate settlements while evaluating the risks and benefits of continued litigation
Prepare cases for trial and participate as first or second chair, depending on experience
Maintain strong client communication and collaborate with internal teams
Assist with a pre-litigation caseload as the litigation docket develops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active license to practice law in Texas and in good standing
3+ years of litigation experience, preferably involving personal injury matters
Hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations
Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage deadlines, prioritize cases, and develop effective litigation strategies
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Willingness to travel occasionally throughout Texas for court proceedings and other case-related matters
Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience preferred
First- or second-chair trial experience preferred
Experience handling contested motions and expert depositions preferred
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly performance-based bonuses
Remote work environment
Professional growth opportunities
Potential total annual compensation of $120,000–$160,000 including bonuses