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Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · Houston · United States

Legal Counsel

Posted: 7/25/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

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Windsor Troy is a civil litigation firm that focuses on plaintiff's side personal injury and school/government liability cases.  As an Associate Attorney at Windsor Troy, you will have the opportunity to focus on case strategy and professional development, instead of time-consuming tasks that most firms give their newer lawyers. The right candidate will have experience taking, defending and preparing for depositions and will have an interest in attending court hearings and mediations. The Associate Attorney will be given mentorship by senior attorneys and will have the opportunity to participate in focus groups, trial preparation and attorney skill programs.  We provide a lot of support to our attorneys, including AI technology that aims to improve productivity and efficiency. Trial participation is expected, but we will transition you into that part of the practice.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of various types of personal injury matters in litigation
  • Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, including filing complaints
  • Draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery disputes
  • Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings
  • Take and defend depositions throughout the course of litigation
  • Prepare and respond to motions, including dispositive motions
  • Attend court appearances
  • Negotiate settlements for personal injury cases
  • Direct and support investigation on all assigned litigation matters

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of Personal Injury Law experience
  • Strong background in Personal Injury Litigation, including pre-litigation case management and discovery
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
  • Juris Doctor degree and current good standing with CA State bar is required.
  • Workers Compensation experience is a plus 
  • Written Discovery skills
  • Conducting Depositions 

Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

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