Litigation Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Houston, Texas
IDj-9947
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$150000 - $150000 / yr

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Step into a true litigation-forward PI role with hands-on responsibility
  • Manage a full docket of motor vehicle and premises liability cases
  • Earn strong compensation with base salary plus commission on legal fees
  • Work with dedicated support staff so you can focus on practicing law
  • Clear runway for career advancement and leadership opportunities
  • Join a nationally recognized firm known for results, structure, and growth

Location: 100% in-office role with openings in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, TX. Relocation candidates are welcome, with relocation assistance available.

Note: This role requires experience handling personal injury cases in litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.

About Our Client: Our client is one of Texas’s leading plaintiff-side personal injury law firms, nationally recognized for aggressive litigation, trial readiness, and exceptional client service. They are a results-driven organization that invests heavily in attorney development, infrastructure, and long-term career growth, and they have been named one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” nationwide.

Job Description

  • Manage a litigation docket of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents and premises liability
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
  • Conduct and defend depositions
  • Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
  • Work closely with paralegals and legal support staff to drive cases forward
  • Communicate effectively with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
  • Prepare cases strategically from filing through resolution or trial

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active Texas Bar license required
  • Experience handling personal injury litigation matters
  • Comfortable managing discovery, depositions, and court appearances
  • Strong organizational, communication, and advocacy skills
  • Trial experience is a plus but not required

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Base salary of $150,000 plus 12% base against commission on legal fees
  • $15,000 retention bonus
  • 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • 80% employer-paid medical insurance plus dental and vision
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and leave
  • Dedicated support staff and proven litigation systems
  • Gym membership, recognition programs, and firm-wide events
  • Meaningful career advancement and leadership opportunities

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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