Litigation Attorney

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our litigation team. This role is ideal for a passionate advocate who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is confident in the courtroom, and committed to delivering top‑tier legal representation for our personal injury clients. You will handle a full litigation caseload, with the support of a dedicated team.

• Handle and manage Personal Injury files from file through trial.
• Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit, writing discovery and depositions, and trying the case.
• Willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, staff and other lawyers.
• Successfully lead a litigation team of 5 plus people.
• Litigate a case from beginning to end.
• Have good work ethics and present strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Experience in supervising and managing other team members.
• Pre‑Litigation case management and negotiation experience.
• Experience handling cases involving commercial motor vehicles.
• Willing to expand knowledge of trucking litigation and obtain board certification in truck accident law.
• Willing to work independently yet be accountable.

• Graduate of an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Current member and in good standing of the Texas Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of Personal Injury litigation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis‑Nexis.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Commercial case experience a plus.
• Experience litigating trucking and other commercial motor vehicle cases a plus.

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
• Stationary position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Move or traverse – may occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.; may occasionally ascend/descend stairs.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
• Occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds for supplies.

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Company‑paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Company‑Paid STD (no waiting period) and LTD Insurance.
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• 10 Company Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E‑Verify. For additional information please review the E‑Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.