Litigation Attorney in Houston, Texas at Mike Agruss Law

Mike Agruss Law | Personal Injury Litigation

We believe great attorneys should be supported by great systems, great people, and great technology.

This role is an opportunity to:

• Join a rapidly growing, technology-driven personal injury law firm
• Handle meaningful litigation work instead of being buried in bureaucracy
• Work with a team that values preparation, systems, speed, and client experience
• Grow into a high-level litigator and trial attorney
• Help build a modern law firm that is redefining what client experience looks like

We want a lawyer who is eager to master litigation, continually improve, and be part of building something exceptional. This is not a “sit back and coast” law firm. This is a high-performance environment built around accountability, innovation, and results.

Compensation includes:

• $100,000.00 base salary
• 5% bonus on net attorney fees from cases you settle
• 50% of attorney fees generated from the business you bring to the firm

Most attorneys in this role can expect to earn over $120,000.00 in their first year here, with upside earning potential.

This is a WFH position, but you must live in and be licensed in Illinois.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision,
• STD, LTD, and life insurance,
• 401(k) with a 4% match,
• 15 days of PTO per year,
• 12+ days off for federal holidays.

$120,000+

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Handle injury cases from filing through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Develop a case strategy alongside our litigation team
• Analyze medical records, evidence, and liability issues
• Communicate directly with clients and guide them through the litigation process
• Work closely with experts, medical providers, and support staff
• Move cases proactively and aggressively toward resolution
• Help improve litigation systems, workflows, and processes as the firm grows

At Mike Agruss Law, we want attorneys who think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their cases.

You will have a dedicated paralegal to help you with your job.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6–12 months, success in this role looks like:

• Managing litigation files confidently and proactively
• Building trust with clients through strong communication and preparation
• Moving cases efficiently while maximizing case value
• Becoming highly effective with our systems, technology, and workflows
• Working collaboratively with paralegals, case managers, and leadership
• Developing a reputation internally as someone who is organized, reliable, strategic, and prepared
• Helping strengthen the culture and performance of the litigation department

Required:

• Licensed in IL
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Experience with hearings, motion practice, discovery, and depositions
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and litigation strategy proactively
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high standards and accountability

Preferred:

• Personal injury experience
• Trial experience or meaningful trial exposure
• Experience handling a high-volume litigation caseload
• Experience using modern legal technology and case management systems

We are open to candidates outside of personal injury law if you have strong litigation fundamentals and courtroom experience.

We combine aggressive representation with exceptional client experience and cutting-edge technology to help clients through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

We are deeply focused on:

• Client experience
• Innovation and automation
• Fast communication and responsiveness
• Accountability and measurable performance
• EOS-driven leadership and team development
• Building a positive, no-drama, high-trust culture

Core Values:

• People, First: We believe that when we lead with empathy, we build trust that fuels everything else.
• Results Matter: We believe that excellence is a habit—one built by doing the small things right, every time.
• Kill with Kindness: We don’t just see problems—we read people, emotions, and environments. We bring calm, clarity, and connection wherever we go.

In 2025, we signed up 975 new cases, settled over $17 million in cases, and donated 2,700 backpacks, 300 winter coats, 500 winter hats, and 500 pairs of winter gloves. We are exceeding these numbers in 2026.