Managing Attorney - Personal Injury

The Wilhite Law Firm•Dallas, TX

11d•$175 - $250•Onsite

About The Position

Are you the right fit for the Managing Attorney role at our top tier award winning personal injury law firm? Who We Are: We’re a fast-moving, plaintiff’s personal injury firm that goes to trial. We are not just a settlement firm. We take on serious injuries, tough liability, and high-exposure cases – and we expect our senior litigators to lead the charge and not sit on the sidelines. If you’re looking for a place to coast, this isn’t your seat. If you are looking to lead and grow this could be for you! Do you exemplify our Core Values: Committed – fearless, driven, accountable, resilient Mindful – measured, prudent, critical thinking, results oriented problem solvers Agile – continually improve, love to learn, flexible, creative Collaborative – kind, authentic, fun, compassionate, team player who loves to win This is a high impact leadership role for a seasoned attorney who can guide a talented team, shape firm strategy, and deliver stand out results for our clients. Our Core Values are non-negotiable. ONLY those candidates whose qualifications most closely match will be considered for this exciting new opportunity in our Dallas office! If you possess these Core Values, experience, and qualifications , we would love to talk with you about this unique opportunity!

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
5+ years of litigation experience, with a strong focus on personal injury work
Prior role as a Supervising or Managing attorney
Demonstrated track record of strong results in high-exposure cases (settlements, verdicts, or both)
Comfortable managing a heavy docket independently
Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills
Proven leadership skills in a high volume fast-paced environment - juggling multiple cases, priorities, and people
Uncompromising commitment to ethics, professionalism, and ongoing learning
Comfortable with case management software , digital files, and modern law practice technology
Office - on site role

Responsibilities

Take full lead of a pre-lit and litigation docket
Drive output of demands, case strategy, motions, depositions, mediation, and trials
Be the person we hand our most difficult, high-value, and high-risk cases to---and get results
Make clear, decisive calls on liability, value, and trial posture and stand behind them
Give clients direct, honest assessments about risk and value
Go-to legal mind for high-impact personal injury cases and be a trusted leader
Help us make key operational decisions for our Texas offices
Consistently move files forward – no dormant cases on your docket
Mentor attorneys and staff instead of creating chaos for them
Prepare every case like it’s going to a jury
Judges respect you, defense counsel takes you seriously, and clients trust you
When something goes sideways, your first instinct is “What can I fix”?
Raise the bar for the entire team, not just for yourself