Senior/Associate Counsel-Mass Tort/Class Action/Complex Litigation jobs in United States
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gpac · 4 days ago

Senior/Associate Counsel-Mass Tort/Class Action/Complex Litigation

GPAC is a leading plaintiff firm in Houston, seeking a Senior/Associate Counsel to lead their mass tort/class action/complex litigation team. The role involves managing a diverse mix of cases, providing strategic legal advice, and mentoring junior attorneys.

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Responsibilities

Case Management: Manage a diverse mix of mass tort, class action, and complex litigation cases from initial intake through resolution, including settlement or trial
Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, addressing concerns, and providing updates on case status
Legal Research and Writing: Conduct legal research and draft, among other things, pleadings, motions, discovery, and demand letters
Discovery: Manage all aspects of discovery including experts and depositions
Court Appearances: Represent clients in court, including hearings and trials
Negotiations: Lead negotiations with opposing counsel, insurance companies, and other parties to reach favorable settlements for clients
Strategic Advice: Provide clients with sound legal advice and guidance based on their individual cases and the law
Collaboration: Work closely with senior attorneys, paralegals, and other team members to ensure case progression and preparation for trial or settlement
Document Review and Preparation: Review medical records, accident reports, medical reports, and other documents critical to case development
Maintain Case Files: Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of case files and records in compliance with firm procedures
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys and legal staff
Client Development: Assist the Firm in acquiring cases by developing clients through quality work, business activities, referrals, etc

Qualification

Mass tort litigationClass action litigationComplex litigationLegal researchTrial experienceClient relationship managementNegotiation skillsDocument preparationSpanish proficiencyTeam collaborationMentorship

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the State of Texas and licensed to practice in both state and federal courts
Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing personal injury law
In-depth understanding of mass tort, class action, complex litigation, and personal injury law, including trial procedures and relevant case law
Comfortable using legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with other legal tools is a plus
Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while providing exceptional legal representation
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, including senior attorneys and support staff, in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Willingness to mentor and guide junior attorneys or paralegals
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Proficient in drafting briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, and demand letters
Significant deposition experience as lead lawyer including fact and expert depositions
Experienced in negotiations and settlement discussions, including mediation and arbitration, with strong record of resolving contested matters
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
Civil jury trial experience including 1st chair and 2nd chair

Preferred

8-15 years of experience practicing mass tort, class action, complex litigation, and/or personal injury law
Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required
Experience with personal injury, property damage, and commercial litigation is a plus qualification for this position

Benefits

Annual bonus based on Firm profitability and personal achievement
Generous benefit package including 4 weeks of vacation

Company

gpac is a staffing and recruiting company that provides talent recruitment and development services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Chad Feldman
Shareholder/Board Member
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Matthew Good
Principal Shareholder / Vice Chairman of Board
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