Associate Attorney Personal Injury / Pre-Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Personal Injury / Pre-Litigation

Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Firm

Our Dallas-based personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of personal injury and pre-litigation experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling personal injury claims from initial client intake through settlement, with experience evaluating liability and damages, preparing demand packages, negotiating with insurance carriers, and advocating for clients throughout the pre-litigation process.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is confident managing their own caseload and wants to continue developing their personal injury litigation skills within a collaborative and client-focused firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters through pre-litigation resolution.
• Evaluate personal injury claims, including liability, causation, damages, and potential case value.
• Conduct client consultations and gather information necessary to evaluate claims.
• Review and analyze medical records, medical bills, accident reports, insurance policies, photographs, and other evidence.
• Develop case strategies based on liability, injuries, damages, and available insurance coverage.
• Prepare comprehensive demand letters and settlement packages.
• Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters and defense counsel to pursue favorable settlements.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, settlement negotiations, case strategy, and expectations.
• Identify liability and damages issues that may impact case value or settlement negotiations.
• Determine when cases should transition from pre-litigation to formal litigation.
• Assist with preparing cases for litigation when settlement cannot be reached.
• Conduct legal research and analyze applicable Texas statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents as needed.
• Maintain organized and accurate case files and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to efficiently manage cases.
• Stay current on developments in Texas personal injury law and relevant procedural requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas .
• 3–5 years of experience practicing law, with a strong emphasis on personal injury and pre-litigation matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Experience evaluating liability, damages, medical records, and insurance coverage.
• Experience preparing demand packages and negotiating personal injury settlements.
• Strong understanding of Texas personal injury law and civil litigation procedures.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize multiple cases and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong client-service and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Personal Injury Experience

Candidates with experience handling the following types of matters are especially encouraged to apply:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Commercial vehicle and trucking accidents
• Premises liability
• Wrongful death
• Negligence claims
• Insurance disputes
• Bodily injury claims
• Significant injury claims
• Medical records and damages analysis
• Insurance coverage evaluation
• Settlement negotiations
• Demand packages
• Pre-litigation case management

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Texas-licensed attorney with 3–5 years of personal injury experience who can independently manage a pre-litigation caseload . This individual should be comfortable evaluating cases, communicating with injured clients, analyzing medical records and damages, preparing persuasive demand packages, and negotiating with insurance carriers.

The successful candidate will be driven, organized, detail-oriented, and an effective negotiator with a genuine commitment to helping personal injury clients navigate the legal process. Experience taking personal injury cases from pre-litigation into litigation is highly valued.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Performance-based opportunities for advancement
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities to take ownership of personal injury cases
• Exposure to both pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Personal Injury Law Firm

Company Description

Personal Injury Law Firm