Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Palermo Rhodes•Arlington, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Attorney manages a plaintiff-side personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial. The attorney is the primary point of contact for clients throughout their cases and works closely with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. The firm welcomes attorneys earlier in their careers who want to build personal injury experience and develop within the firm. Trial experience is preferred but not required; the firm provides courtroom opportunities and support as the attorney develops.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active Texas law license in good standing.
Based in the DFW / Arlington area; the role is on-site.
Strong legal writing, case evaluation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to stay organized and keep a full docket moving with support.
Communicates with confidence, professionalism, and empathy with clients and other parties.
Takes ownership of results and works well on a team.
Cares about advocating for injured people.

Nice To Haves

1–4 years of litigation experience, with exposure to plaintiff-side personal injury.
Comfort taking depositions, arguing hearings, and attending mediations, or a clear path toward developing these skills.
Trial experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial and maintain a clear resolution strategy for each case.
Evaluate case value, exposure, and risk, and adjust case strategy as matters develop.
Keep case documentation current in firm systems, including Filevine and firm reporting tools.
Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, and written discovery.
Take depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, fact witnesses, and experts.
Appear at hearings and argue motions.
Represent clients at mediation and lead settlement negotiations.
Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, expert coordination, and trial strategy, and try cases when settlement is not in the client's best interest.
Keep clients informed about case status, strategy, and options, and set clear expectations.
Communicate professionally with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and court staff.
Give direction to paralegals and support staff and follow through on delegated work.
Partner with the pre-litigation team to ensure a smooth handoff of files into litigation.