Associate Attorney 3696078 2

Associate Attorney (Personal Injury) Location: Arlington, Texas (on-site, DFW) Openings: Up to 2 Position Summary The Associate Attorney manages a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial, advancing each case with urgency, strategy and accountability. This role touches the full litigation lifecycle: pleadings, written discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations and trial, while maintaining proactive and professional communication with clients, team members, adjusters, opposing counsel and court staff. This is a growth seat. The firm is open to attorneys earlier in their careers who want to build real personal injury experience and develop inside the firm. Docket and Case Management Manage a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial Move files forward with urgency, accountability and a clear strategy for resolution Maintain accurate, current and complete case documentation in firm systems (Filevine and firm reporting tools) Evaluate case value, exposure and risk, and adjust litigation strategy accordingly Own all deadlines, court settings and case timelines so nothing is missed Litigation and Advocacy Draft and respond to motions, pleadings and written discovery Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, fact witnesses and experts Appear for hearings and argue motions before the court Represent clients at mediations and lead settlement negotiations Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, expert coordination and trial strategy Try cases to verdict when resolution is not in the client's best interest Client Experience and Communication Maintain proactive, professional and results-driven communication with clients through the life of the case Set clear expectations and keep clients informed of case status, strategy and options Communicate effectively with adjusters, opposing counsel and court staff Advocate for injured clients with confidence, professionalism and empathy Collaboration and Teamwork Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals and support staff to keep cases progressing Provide clear direction to support staff and follow through on delegated tasks Partner with the pre-litigation team for a seamless transition of files into litigation Contribute to a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in Texas, in good standing Resides in the DFW / Arlington area, the seat is on-site Exposure to personal injury litigation, plaintiff side preferred Comfort with, or a clear path toward, taking depositions, arguing hearings and attending mediations Ability to manage a busy docket with support Trial experience is a plus, not a requirement at this level Core Competencies Highly organized, able to manage a busy litigation docket Communicates with confidence, professionalism and empathy Takes initiative and full ownership of work and results Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Strong legal writing, case evaluation and negotiation skills Sound judgment under deadline pressure Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Now