Job Description
Job Description
Senior Litigation Attorney
$65K/yr - $175K/yr
Location: Dallas, TX 75219 (Hybrid remote after proven performance)
About the job
Seeking High-Performance Legal Professionals with 8+ Years of Personal Injury Defense Litigation Experience
Accountability
- Take full ownership of cases, decisions, and outcomes.
- Acknowledge and address mistakes promptly.
- Proactively solve problems before escalation.
- Accept and implement constructive feedback.
Communication Excellence
- Overcommunicate and document case-related information thoroughly.
- Maintain open dialogue about workload and capacity.
- Flag potential issues early.
Emotional Intelligence & Stress Management
- Demonstrate exceptional emotional control in high-pressure situations.
- Maintain composure during demanding deadlines and challenging cases.
- Navigate contentious situations strategically.
Performance Expectations
- Maintain intensive workload while delivering superior work products.
- Take complete case ownership with minimal supervision.
- Commit to client service excellence.
- Willingness to travel throughout Texas.
Compensation Structure
- Traditional Billing Structure:
- Base salary: $80,000 - $175,000
- 2,004 annual billing hours
- Performance and merit bonuses
- Business development incentives
Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Generous PTO
- Two EAPs
- Ancillary insurance
- Over 13 paid holidays annually
Core Requirements
- 8+ years of substantial personal injury defense litigation experience.
- Significant experience defending commercial motor carriers.
- Proven track record of managing complex defense cases from inception through resolution.
- Leadership experience in depositions, hearings, and mediations.
- Texas Bar admission and current Texas residence.
- Location: Dallas, TX 75219 (Hybrid remote after proven performance)