Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Burnett Specialists

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    The firm handles meaningful personal injury cases and is seeking an attorney with substantive case-development experience rather than someone whose background has been limited to managing hundreds of lower-value cases in a high-volume environment. The firm will provide training on its systems, procedures, and internal processes, but this position is designed for an experienced attorney who does not need to be taught how to litigate or take depositions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, TX

    Description

    Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

    An established personal injury law firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

    The firm is looking for a PLUG-and-PLAY, full-cycle litigator who already knows how to litigate and can step into an existing personal injury litigation caseload. The firm will provide training on its systems, procedures, and internal processes, but this position is designed for an experienced attorney who does not need to be taught how to litigate or take depositions.

    The ideal candidate will have 6–10+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience and strong tenure with a reputable PI firm where they received substantive litigation training. Candidates with 5+ years of experience will be considered, as will exceptional more-senior attorneys.

    The firm handles meaningful personal injury cases and is seeking an attorney with substantive case-development experience rather than someone whose background has been limited to managing hundreds of lower-value cases in a high-volume environment.

    Position Details
    Dallas
    100% in office
    Full-time, Direct Hire
    Full benefits
    Compensation: DOE and will be discussed during the interview process

    Candidates may choose one consistent schedule:

    8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    8:30 AM–5:30 PM
    9:00 AM–6:00 PM

    The firm is looking to hire ASAP, but will not sacrifice quality for speed.


    Experience & Qualifications

    5–10+ years of experience handling meaningful Plantiff-Side PI litigation and substantive case development
    Spanish-speaking is a plus
    Experience working with liability and damages experts
    Trial experience
    Ability to independently handle and move personal injury litigation cases
    Strong preference for candidates who received substantive litigation training at a reputable law firm
    Strong employment stability and several consecutive years with the same firm preferred
    Exceptional insurance-defense litigators will also be considered
    Louisiana and/or Arkansas licensure is a plus, but not required

    Caseload & Support


    50–60 active litigation cases
    Dedicated paralegal support
    Firm has a records department
    The firm is looking for an attorney who can take ownership of this litigation workload and move cases forward without requiring significant supervision or litigation training.

    The Right Fit

    The ideal attorney is aggressive about getting things done and moving cases forward.

    Must be professional and even-tempered,receptive to leadership and direction, and comfortable working within an established firm structure without needing to control how the firm operates.

    The firm is looking for someone who:

    Stays on top of their files
    Is organized and prepared
    Proactively communicates case updates
    Comes to mediations prepared
    Prepares mediation letters
    Prepares thoroughly for depositions rather than handling them off the cuff
    Is reliable and honest
    Shows up consistently and gets the work done
    Can work successfully within an established firm's structure and leadership

    Growth

    There is significant growth potential for the right person. The firm values strong long-term performers and offers opportunities for increased leadership and management responsibility.



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