If you want to work on life-changing, industry-shaking cases; if you want justice for real people; if you work hard and win for your clients—no matter what, Arnold & Itkin LLP (“AI”) is the place for you.

AI is seeking driven, self-motivated, and detail-oriented attorneys to work in our Houston office supporting our trial teams on high-profile cases across the country. AI is one of the top trial firms in the U.S. with offices in Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Midland. AI has recovered billions of dollars for its clients and set records across the country with verdicts and settlements in nearly every state.

Noteworthy results include:

• $8 billion punitive damages verdict for single products liability plaintiff;
• $222 million verdict for widow of man killed in industrial accident;
• $205 million settlement for multiple clients on the eve of trial;
• $171 million settlement for numerous industrial workers;
• $117 million verdict for pregnant woman in tragic car accident;
• $110 million settlement for individuals harmed by dangerous products;
• $87 million settlement for man who was severely burned while working in an industrial job;
• $76.6 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn about side effects of an anti-psychotic drug;
• $72 million settlement for man injured in oil field accident;
• $44 million verdict for man who lost his leg in a crane collapse;
• $41 million verdict in commercial dispute—the largest commercial verdict in the state of Hawaii; and
• $39.7 million verdict for man injured in a workplace fire.

Please visit www.arnolditkin.com/about-us/careers/ to learn more about AI.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With assigned Houston trial team, work up cases from file to trial, or file to settlement.
• Learn rules and law in varied jurisdictions (60% of cases in Texas, 20% Louisiana, 20% elsewhere).
• Work closely with trial team to represent various clients in complex civil proceedings
• Attend and lead depositions
• Draft motions, briefs, and complex demand letters.
• Draft affirmative motions.
• Attend trial as needed, 2-4 times a year (travel required).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Member in good standing of any state bar.
• Minimum of three years’ post law school experience at a civil law firm or one year in a judicial clerkship.
• Excellent oral communication, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Mastery of the English language (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as a team, effectively and efficiently, without significant supervision.
• Ability to track, prioritize, and complete multiple concurrent assignments with precision and on time.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Thrive on obtaining favorable results.
• Exhibit professionalism by adhering to all firm policies, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Willing and available to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate caseload demands and court deadlines.
• Proficiency with Office 365 suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with the use of contemporary technology in law practice. Filevine, SharePoint, OneDrive, and TEAMS experience preferred but not required.
• This position can be salaried or 1099 contractor with highly competitive pay.

Experience:

• Plaintiff Personal Injury experience
• Civil Litigation (Required)
• Hiring Experts
• Communication with clients on a regular basis
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal court laws
• Knowledge of cases from start to finish.
• Substantial experience writing/researching briefs, motions, responses.
• Knowledge of Filevine (Preferred)

Education/ Certification

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto Insurance

Please visit www.arnolditkin.com/about-us/careers/ to learn more about AI.