Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Job Overview
A leading law firm is seeking a highly skilled Personal Injury Trial Attorney to join its team. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-profile cases, with a focus on managing personal injury cases from pre-litigation through to trial. The successful candidate will be responsible for case management, negotiation, and trial preparation, contributing significantly to the firm's success and client satisfaction.

Location

• Dallas, TX

Duties

• Manage and develop pre-litigation cases, from retention to settlement

• Handle litigation files from inception to trial

• Attend depositions of witnesses, experts, and medical professionals

• Develop case strategies and analyze value drivers for settlement

• Communicate effectively with clients, experts, and opposing counsel

• Serve as a competitive negotiator in settlement discussions

• Collaborate with team members to ensure successful case outcomes

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years of personal injury experience (insurance defense experience is a plus)

• At least 3 years of first-chair plaintiff personal injury trial experience

• Experience with cases involving commercial vehicles preferred

• Knowledge of defense litigation and trucking/commercial law is a plus

• Strong organizational and case management skills

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines efficiently

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Current member of the Texas Bar Association in good standing

Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written)

• Proven trial experience, including first-chair plaintiff trials

• Ability to develop case strategies and identify key settlement drivers

• Familiarity with commercial vehicle and defense litigation is a plus

• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work remotely

• Collaborative and supportive team environment