Associate Attorney

<p><em>Are you ready to elevate your litigation career by working directly with experienced leaders in trucking personal injury litigation?</em></p> <p><em>Do you have the experience and drive to take meaningful ownership of litigation work on high-value catastrophic injury cases while working directly with an experienced Managing Attorney?</em></p> <p><em>Is collaboration in a dynamic and focused environment something that excites you? </em></p> <p><strong><em>Final question:</em></strong><em> When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?</em></p> <p><em>If these questions resonate, Cowen Rodriguez Peacock might be your next career move.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **</strong></p> <p><strong>If you have any questions, please email recruit@crisp.co only.</strong></p> <ul> <li>Please do not reach out through our website's contact information (telephone, email, or web chat) or via direct messaging on any social media platform.</li> </ul> <p><strong>To Apply: Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button and applying on the Crisp Recruit page that opens.</strong></p> <p><strong>**RECRUITERS DO NOT CONTACT**</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Cowen Rodriguez Peacock is a San Antonio-based personal injury law firm focused on high-value, complex litigation, including catastrophic injury and trucking matters. Known as “The Trucking Trial Lawyers”, the firm combines disciplined, aggressive advocacy with a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to developing its attorneys. We recognize that every case represents a person who has entrusted us with their future, and we are committed to maximizing value and achieving meaningful results for our clients.</p> <p>The Associate Attorney will work directly with the Managing Attorney for Litigation on a high-value docket of catastrophic injury cases, taking meaningful responsibility for substantial portions of active matters while receiving hands-on guidance and mentorship. The Managing Attorney retains overall case strategy and leadership, making this an opportunity to develop greater litigation responsibility and autonomy over time. This is not a role where you will be managing your own case load. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Litigation Support:</strong> Work directly with the Managing Attorney on active, high-value cases involving catastrophic injuries.</li> <li><strong>Discovery Management:</strong> Review incoming discovery, respond to requests, and identify deficiencies in materials received from opposing counsel.</li> <li><strong>Deposition Handling:</strong> Independently take smaller depositions and defend clients, engaging in preparation activities for larger depositions.</li> <li><strong>Hearings Participation:</strong> Appear at and handle various hearings independently, while developing strong briefing skills.</li> <li><strong>Client Communication: </strong>Communicate directly with clients regarding case-related issues, answer questions, manage concerns, and progressively develop the ability to discuss case value and navigate difficult client conversations.</li> <li><strong>Courtroom Exposure:</strong> Play an active role in trial proceedings, including examining witnesses and participating before a jury.</li> <li><strong>Travel:</strong> Travel as needed for hearings, depositions, trials, and other case-related matters throughout Texas and, at times, out of state.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br></strong><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Licensed Attorney:</strong> Must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.</li> <li><strong>Litigation Experience: </strong>Personal injury or tort litigation experience is required. Attorneys with approximately 3–5 years of relevant insurance defense experience who are interested in transitioning to plaintiff-side personal injury are strongly encouraged to apply.</li> <li><strong>Discovery and Deposition Skills:</strong> Proficiency in managing discovery and taking/defending depositions independently.</li> <li><strong>Strong Writing Abilities:</strong> Excellent legal writing and briefing skills are essential.</li> <li><strong>Legal Writing Sample:</strong> A legal writing sample demonstrating strong legal analysis, organization, reasoning, and briefing ability will be required during the interview process.</li> <li><strong>Collaboration & Coachability: </strong>Highly organized, procedure-oriented, collaborative, and receptive to feedback. You should bring confidence to your work while being comfortable asking questions, learning from others, and embracing the Firm's established litigation methodology and processes.</li> <li><strong>Work Location:</strong> This is a full-time, in-office position in San Antonio, Texas. Remote work is not available. Candidates outside San Antonio must be willing to relocate.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why you should work here:</strong> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Direct Mentorship: </strong>Work closely with and receive hands-on mentorship from experienced attorneys who are recognized leaders in trucking personal injury litigation.</li> <li><strong>Meaningful Case Work:</strong> Engage in high-value, catastrophic injury cases with significant impact and complexity.</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive Training: </strong>Participate in dedicated weekly attorney training, practical courtroom skills development, case evaluations, paid CLE opportunities, and Firm-supported professional development.</li> <li><strong>Active Trial Involvement:</strong> Participate actively in trials, gaining valuable courtroom experience rather than merely observing.</li> <li><strong>Career Development:</strong> Build toward greater case autonomy and the potential opportunity to progress into a Docket Attorney role based on performance, development, business needs, and available opportunities.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional perks:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Competitive Compensation</strong></li> <li><strong>Relocation Assistance</strong></li> <li><strong>Professional Development</strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>If you are looking to take on meaningful responsibility in high-value litigation while developing your skills through hands-on mentorship, training, and active courtroom experience, we invite you to apply for the Associate Attorney position at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock. Join a collaborative team committed to achieving meaningful results for its clients while helping attorneys develop greater responsibility and autonomy over time.</p>