Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney - San Antonio
About The Position
Thompson Law is seeking a Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney to lead and anchor the pre-litigation docket in their San Antonio, Texas office. This role is for an experienced personal injury lawyer focused on running a settlement practice at scale, shaping strategy, and building a team without the financial risk of running a firm. The position is pre-litigation, focusing on moving cases from post-intake through settlement. The attorney will be responsible for case selection, medical build-up, valuation, demands, and results, while directing a team of paralegals and support staff. When litigation is necessary, cases will be handed to the firm's litigation team. The role involves strategic decision-making, quality control, and client advocacy.
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 in writing and on the phone with clients, adjusters, medical providers, and colleagues.
- Comfortable 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 go/no-go decisions on new cases based on liability, coverage, and damages.
- Guide treatment paralegals and providers to ensure proper client care and medical build-up that supports the case.
- Review and approve all demands before they are sent, pressure-testing liability stories, confirming coverage, and verifying the medical picture.
- Set settlement parameters, engage in negotiations with adjusters, 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, providing clarity and compassion regarding treatment, progress, and settlement decisions.
- Partner with firm leadership to refine pre-litigation strategy and contribute to the firm's growth.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped performance bonus paid monthly.
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
