Personal Injury Attorney

Job Description Job Description We’re looking for a Pre-Litigation Attorney who treats every case like it’s trial-bound from day one. Someone who moves fast, pushes for results, and doesn’t wait to be told what to do. This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment where ownership matters. You’ll be expected to proactively move cases forward, identify and solve problems before they escalate, and advocate aggressively for clients. The right person is naturally competitive and results-driven, comfortable pushing adjusters and opposing counsel, making judgment calls, and picking up the phone to get things done. Your performance will directly impact your compensation and advancement. This is not a role for someone who prefers a slow pace, minimal client interaction, or reactive case handling. We are not looking for a file maintainer; we’re looking for a case driver. If you get frustrated when cases sit idle and take pride in moving them efficiently toward strong resolutions, we want to talk. Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 yearly Responsibilities: Support and negotiate an assigned docket of Personal Injury cases (i.e., motor vehicle collision, trucking accident, and premises liability) Conduct case evaluation, pre-litigation management, review draft settlement demands, and strong pre-litigation negotiation Demonstrate Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Pre-litigation negotiation experience, specific to MVA, trucking, and slip and fall type cases Coordinate with the in-house Intake department to evaluate and sign up new clients, including in-person (home and hospital) signups. Note that this may require occasional travel as well as occasional calls or meetings with potential clients in the evenings and on weekends Assist Case Managers and other Attorney staff with various matters as requested (i.e., coordinating medical treatment, case approval, round tabling of files, heavy client contact, etc.) This may include supporting other branch offices as well Motion practice, file lawsuits, draft, and respond to written discovery, take depositions, prepare clients, and present them for depositions as needed Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree (i.e., JD) Texas State Bar licensed Must be able to occasionally travel (mostly day trips, but occasionally multi-day) Must have solid knowledge relative to local medical providers, clinics, diagnostic centers, etc Team player with a positive and cooperative attitude Current knowledge of Personal Injury Law causes of actions, liability issues, and damage elements Must have excellent legal research and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Must be able to support neighboring county areas, which may result in occasional evenings and weekends as required Preferred Skills (Big Plus Factors) Bilingual (Spanish/English) Experience with Litify Case Management software Licensed in additional States About Company At Trust Guss Injury Lawyers, we don’t just handle cases—we change lives. As a high-performance personal injury law firm, we champion accident victims with passion, precision, and purpose. Every team member is empowered to make an impact in a collaborative, client-first culture that values accountability, compassion, and results. We invest in our people with competitive benefits, generous PTO, and real career development—because when you grow, we all succeed. From rapid client response times to meaningful community outreach and a vibrant in-office team environment, we believe in doing great work together. If you're ready to bring your talent to a fast-paced firm where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to join us—and help us fight for justice, one client at a time.