Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join a respected personal injury practice in Dallas, Texas. This position focuses on representing individuals injured in motor vehicle and commercial vehicle accidents, guiding matters through litigation with strong advocacy and sound legal judgment. The attorney in this role will manage a busy caseload, work closely with clients and internal staff, and contribute to a collaborative team committed to high-quality legal representation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage plaintiff-side personal injury matters from initial case evaluation through resolution, including trial when necessary.
- Prepare and file litigation documents such as petitions, motions, briefs, and other court submissions with a high level of accuracy.
- Lead discovery efforts by drafting written discovery, reviewing responses, taking depositions, and developing case strategy based on facts and evidence.
- Represent clients in hearings, mediations, negotiations, and courtroom proceedings throughout the life of each case.
- Maintain consistent communication with clients, insurance representatives, opposing counsel, and internal team members regarding case progress and next steps.
- Supervise and mentor a litigation support team, providing direction on workflows, deadlines, and case development.
- Oversee pre-suit matters, including liability analysis, damages evaluation, and settlement negotiations before formal litigation begins.
- Handle claims involving commercial motor vehicles and expand capability in trucking-related litigation as case needs evolve.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Texas and membership in good standing with the state bar.
- At least 5 years of experience handling personal injury litigation matters.
- Demonstrated ability to draft motions, pleadings, and legal briefs in a litigation setting.
- Strong working knowledge of discovery practice, case analysis, and plaintiff-side litigation procedures.
- Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Trial experience, commercial vehicle case exposure, Spanish language skills, or trucking litigation background are valued.