Personal Injury Attorney - 5+years of experience at Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC

Downtown Dallas firm is seeking an associate attorney to join the firm in its Dallas office to work on personal injury and construction defect matters. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience working on similar matters.The associate attorney provides legal work and collaborates with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants on civil litigation matters. The job responsibilities may include, among others, managing a docket of litigation files, which may include drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda and briefs, discovery demands and responses, conducting legal research, preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, trials, and communicating with courts and opposing parties.*Responsibilities*Handle all aspects of litigating personal injury and construction defect cases, including written discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial.Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, status reports, and any other necessary legal documentationResearch and analyze legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codesFormulate legal strategy and manage active docketAppear in court for hearings and trialsWork closely with other attorneys and team members on legal mattersCommunicate with clients and provide status reports*Minimum Qualifications*JD degree from an accredited law schoolLicensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas5+years of prior experience practicing law, although candidates with less experience may be consideredPrevious work experience on civil litigation matters with focus on construction and/or personal injury defenseExcellent written and oral communication skills and experience in handling a large volume of cases in a fast-paced environment.Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsiblySome travel may be requiredEJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Vision insuranceEducation:* Doctorate (Required)Experience:* Personal injury law: 5 years (Required)* Construction law: 3 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* license to practice law in Texas (Required)Work Location: In person