Litigation Attorney

Witherite Law Group•Dallas, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents, committed to improving the lives of its employees, clients, and community through expertise and integrity. Recognized as a Top 100 Places to Work and a National Top Workplace honoree, WLG fosters a special culture. The firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its litigation team. This role is for a passionate advocate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in the courtroom, and is dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation for personal injury clients. The attorney will manage a full litigation caseload with the support of a dedicated team.

Requirements

Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
Current member and in good standing of the Illinois Bar
Minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Trial experience preferred
Commercial case experience a plus
Experiencing litigating trucking and other commercial motor vehicle cases a plus
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Responsibilities

Handle and manage Personal Injury files from file through trial
Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit, writing discovery and depositions, and trying the case
Regularly interact with clients, adjusters, staff and other lawyers
Successfully lead a litigation team of 5 plus people
Litigate a case from beginning to end
Have good work ethics and present strong attention to detail
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment
Experience in supervising and managing other team members
Pre-Litigation case management and negotiation experience
Experience handling cases involving commercial motor vehicles
Willing to expand knowledge of trucking litigation and obtain board certification in truck accident law
Willing to work independently yet be accountable

Benefits

Eligibility for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months of employment
Salary range: $150,000-$225,000 + monthly bonus based on attorney fees collected
$5,000 annual budget toward CLE and bar dues
Unlimited paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company‑paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (no waiting period) and Long‑Term Disability
Options to purchase additional Life & AD&D coverage
Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
401(k) with company contributions