Plaintiff Trial Attorney Team Leader

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Plaintiff Trial Attorney Team Leader in Austin, TX. This role involves overseeing a team of trial attorneys and legal staff, ensuring effective case development and client-focused results. The position requires a seasoned trial attorney with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in personal injury litigation.

Duties

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 4-6 attorneys and their support staff.
• Ensure thorough case development from intake through trial or resolution.
• Oversee client meetings, strategy discussions, and case evaluations.
• Draft and send demand letters; negotiate settlements.
• File lawsuits and manage litigation processes.
• Issue and respond to written discovery; review medical records.
• Conduct motion practice and court hearings.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions; prepare for trial or settlement.
• Supervise all cases, ensuring timely task completion and high-quality work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 personal injury jury trials (Plaintiff or Defense).
• Proven experience with Texas personal injury law, including pre-litigation and trial.
• Active Texas Bar license.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Exceptional leadership and management abilities.
• Strong negotiation and litigation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and leave.
• 401(k) with 4% company match (immediate vesting).
• 80% employer-paid medical coverage.
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Career advancement and leadership development programs.
• Gym membership and employee recognition programs.
• Regular firm events and community involvement initiatives.

The firm has 60 attorneys working in the areas of product liability, accidents, workplace injuries, dangerous drugs, business and consumer and child injuries. The firm believes in clear commitment to clients and comes up with solutions that best suit each client. Client satisfaction and putting the client first is what this firm specializes in.