Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney - Dallas

Thompson Law Injury Lawyers • Dallas, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Law is seeking a Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney to lead and manage the pre-litigation docket in their Dallas, Texas office. This role is for an experienced personal injury lawyer focused on settlement strategy and execution, rather than courtroom litigation. The attorney will oversee a pre-litigation team, including paralegals, demand writers, and other support staff, to guide cases from intake through settlement and disbursement. The primary focus will be on case selection, medical build-up, valuation, demand writing, and negotiation to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients without the need for litigation. When a case requires litigation, it will be transferred to the firm's litigation team. The role involves strategic decision-making, quality control, client advocacy, and mentoring junior attorneys and support staff. The attorney will also contribute to firm-wide pre-litigation strategy and growth.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 8+ years of legal experience, with substantial personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Demonstrated record of valuing and settling personal injury cases at full value, including policy-limits and high-exposure claims, efficiently.
• Proven ability to evaluate liability and coverage, direct medical build-up, set settlement parameters, manage a docket, and direct support staff.
• Working knowledge of hospital, health-plan, ERISA, Medicare, and Medicaid liens and their resolution.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.
• Clear communication skills, ability to remain steady under pressure, and problem-solving aptitude.
• Persuasive written and verbal communication skills with clients, adjusters, medical providers, and colleagues.
• Proficiency with legal research databases, case management software, and modern legal technology, including AI.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with catastrophic injury, wrongful death, commercial trucking, or premises cases.
• Prior litigation or trial experience.
• Spanish speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-litigation docket, driving strategy on liability, coverage, damages, and valuation from intake through settlement and disbursement.
• Make final decisions on case acceptance based on liability, coverage, and damages.
• Guide treatment paralegals and providers to ensure proper medical build-up and identify potential policy-limits cases.
• Review and approve all demand packages, ensuring strategic soundness, accurate valuation, and appropriate settlement parameters.
• Set settlement parameters, engage in complex negotiations, and determine when cases should be transferred to litigation.
• Approve reduction worksheets and final distributions, ensuring accurate lien resolution (hospital, health insurance, ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid) to maximize client net recovery.
• Supervise and mentor the support team, conduct file reviews, and set standards for excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients regarding their treatment, case progress, and settlement decisions.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to refine pre-litigation strategy and contribute to firm growth.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped monthly performance bonus.
• 100% firm-paid health insurance for employees.
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• 100% firm-paid State Bar dues, CLE, TTLA membership, and Board Certification costs.
• Life insurance.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid firm holidays.
• A dedicated support team including treatment paralegals, negotiations paralegals, demand writers, medical records specialists, lien specialists, legal assistants, and closers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior