Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Responsibilities: Manage a high-volume caseload of plaintiff personal injury litigation matters from inception through resolution.- Develop and execute litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.- Prepare, draft, and respond to written discovery, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.- Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.- Handle motions practice, court hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and jury trials.- Represent clients in state and federal courts, as applicable.- Negotiate settlements with insurance companies, opposing counsel, and other parties.- Evaluate liability, damages, case value, and potential exposure to develop appropriate case strategies.- Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case progress, legal developments, and potential resolutions.- Supervise and provide direction to assigned paralegals and legal support staff.- Ensure deadlines, court filings, discovery obligations, and case documentation are properly managed.- Maintain a high standard of client service, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.- Active and in-good-standing license to practice law in Texas.- Minimum of 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.- Demonstrated hands-on trial experience, preferably jury trial experience.- Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and litigation practices.- Experience handling a substantial volume of active litigation cases.- Proven experience managing cases independently from discovery through trial or settlement.- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.- Experience taking and defending depositions and handling complex discovery matters.- Excellent organizational, case management, and leadership abilities.- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not mandatory- Experience handling automobile, trucking, motorcycle, and other significant personal injury claims.- Experience supervising paralegals and legal support personnel.- Strong courtroom advocacy and first-chair trial experience.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.- Additional commission based on the value of resolved cases.- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.- 401(k) with company match.- Paid time off (PTO).- Paid parking.- Complimentary on-site fitness center.