Job Description

Job Title: Senior Associate Attorney – Personal Injury / Civil Litigation

Location: Dallas, TX (Remote)

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Practice Areas: Personal Injury / Civil Litigation

Reports To: Managing Partner / Senior Partner

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join our litigation team in Dallas, Texas . The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing personal injury and civil litigation matters from intake through trial or resolution. This is a client-facing role that requires strong legal acumen, litigation strategy, and a commitment to delivering excellent results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a docket of personal injury and civil litigation cases at various stages, including pre-litigation, discovery, mediation, and trial
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements
• Take and defend depositions, including parties, witnesses, and experts
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and trials in state and federal courts throughout Texas
• Develop case strategies and manage case budgets and timelines
• Supervise junior associates, paralegals, and support staff as needed
• Maintain active communication with clients, keeping them informed of case progress
• Work closely with partners to prepare for complex litigation and high-stakes negotiations

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar
• Texas Resident
• 5+ years of experience in personal injury and/or civil litigation
• Proven track record of handling cases independently, including trial or arbitration experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Exceptional organizational, case management, and client service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with case management software (e.g., Clio, Needles, TrialWorks) preferred

Preferred Skills:

• First-chair or second-chair trial experience
• Experience handling motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and general civil defense or plaintiff litigation

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA
• 401(k) with firm match
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid time off and Over 13 paid holidays
• Ancillary Insurance
• Business development incentives
• Two EAP's

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and references to michael@elitesourcing.llc

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