Plaintiff Trial Attorney (Guaranteed Commission)
Pay: From $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Try high-value personal injury cases with a steady pipeline of $1M+ matters
- $200k base salary plus guaranteed commissions
- Serve as first-chair trial counsel on complex cases involving corporate defendants and experts
- Earn strong compensation with upside through guaranteed commission after performance benchmarks
- Work within a proven litigation framework backed by top-tier resources and support staff
- Join a nationally recognized firm with real career advancement and leadership tracks
Location: 100% in-office role in Austin, Texas. Relocation candidates are welcome with a $2,500 relocation reimbursement.
Note: This role requires substantial first-chair jury trial and deposition experience in personal injury cases. Pre-litigation–only or settlement-focused backgrounds will not be a fit.
About Our Client: Our client is a large, highly respected plaintiff-side personal injury law firm with offices across Texas and a national reputation for aggressive litigation, trial readiness, and exceptional client advocacy. They are consistently recognized as a top workplace and invest heavily in attorney development, trial resources, and long-term career growth.
Job Description
- Serve as first-chair trial attorney on high-value personal injury cases
- Handle complex litigation involving corporate defendants, experts, and significant damages
- Conduct depositions of parties, experts, and key witnesses
- Develop trial strategy from case inception through verdict
- Work collaboratively with litigation teams, paralegals, and support staff
- Prepare and argue motions, attend hearings, and manage all phases of litigation
- Leverage advanced case management systems and litigation support tools
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Texas Bar license required
- Significant first-chair jury trial experience in personal injury
- Strong deposition experience involving corporate representatives and experts
- Proven ability to manage complex, high-exposure cases
- Trial-focused mindset with a commitment to excellence and preparation
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive base salary up to $200,000 plus guaranteed commission after performance goals
- 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 advanced litigation technology
- Gym membership, recognition programs, and firm-wide events
- Clear pathways to leadership and major trial opportunities
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance