Associate Attorney

Jim Adler & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K

Texas State Bar dues

CLE benefits (up to 15 hours)

Attorney retreat

Job summary

Jim Adler & Associates, a leading Texas personal injury firm, seeks an associate to manage a large docket of cases from sign-up to closing. The ideal candidate will bring strong written and oral communication, the ability to work independently, and effective multi-tasking within a large team.

Trial experience is not required, but a working knowledge of Texas tort law is essential. Compensation includes a competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and full benefits including dental, life

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Working knowledge of Texas tort law essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and lead a large team while handling a high-volume docket.

Responsibilities

• Handle a large docket of personal injury cases from intake through closing.
• Maintain substantial client contact and provide regular updates on case status.
• Collaborate with a large team to coordinate case strategy and negotiations.

Skills

Case management

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas bar admission

Job description

Jim S. Adler & Associates, one of the best-known personal injury firms in Texas, seeks a highly motivated associate to handle a large docket of personal injury cases. The position requires the attorney to multi-task efficiently, think creatively, and negotiate effectively. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a demonstrated history of success handling cases independently, and the ability to effectively organize a large team. You will have substantial client contact and must excel at all aspects of case management, from sign-up through closing. Trial experience is not required, but a working knowledge of Texas tort law is essential. Compensation includes:

• A competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and full benefits (dental, life insurance, 401K);
• Dues paid for the Texas State Bar, membership associated professional organizations, and up to 15 hours per year of relevant CLE;
• Out of state travel for relevant CLE and an annual attorney retreat.
• Jim Adler & Associates has been voted by its team members as "Best Place to Work" for several years.

You must have at least one to three years of experience to apply (three to five years is preferred).