Senior Civil Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Civil Litigation Attorney specializing in personal injury to join their team in Irving, TX. This role offers the opportunity to lead litigation efforts within the state, manage a personal injury caseload, and contribute to the firm's growth and expansion.

• Manage a personal injury caseload from intake through resolution.
• Handle MVA, CVA, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex injury claims.
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee all phases of litigation.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare and try cases when settlement is not in the client's best interest.
• Work closely with paralegals, case managers, and support staff to maximize outcomes.
• Assist in establishing and growing personal injury operations within the state.
• Develop relationships with medical providers, treatment facilities, and expert witnesses.
• Identify and establish relationships with investigators and other litigation professionals.
• Provide guidance regarding local court rules and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to ensure consistent client service and litigation standards.
• Assist with training and mentoring future attorneys, paralegals, and litigation staff.
• Maintain exceptional communication with clients throughout the life of the case.
• Provide strategic legal advice and case evaluations.
• Deliver favorable outcomes through settlement or trial.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing in Ohio, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Washington, California, or New York.
• Minimum 10 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Extensive MVA and CVA litigation experience required.
• Significant deposition, mediation, and courtroom experience.
• First-chair trial experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation docket.
• Experience working remotely while maintaining high productivity and responsiveness.
• Established relationships with medical providers, experts, and litigation support professionals are a plus.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Active license and good standing in Ohio, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Washington, California, or New York.

• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation docket.
• Experience working remotely while maintaining high productivity and responsiveness.

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the firm's growth and expansion.
• Long-term leadership opportunities as the firm's presence grows within your state.