Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Palermo Rhodes; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Palermo Rhodes is seeking an Associate Attorney in the personal injury field to manage a plaintiff‑side docket through trial. You will own cases with courtroom time and receive strong support from paralegals and staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on trial exposure, not paper pushing, with a base salary of 90,000 to 100,000 dollars and on‑site work in the DFW/Arlington area. Growth into a senior litigator is encouraged within the firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• Based in the DFW / Arlington area; on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury docket from filing through trial.
• Draft pleadings and respond to motions, take depositions, attend hearings.
• Represent clients at mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness prep and exhibits.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Client communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate Attorney - Personal injury

Why This Role

This is a growth seat for an attorney who wants to try cases, not just push paper. You will own a plaintiff‑side personal injury docket with real courtroom time, and you will get there with support rather than being thrown in.

• $90,000–$100,000 base, depending on experience
• Paralegal and support staff behind you so your time goes to the legal work
• A real path to trial: courtroom time with support, then your own cases
• Established plaintiff PI firm in the DFW / Arlington area
• Room to grow into a senior litigator inside the firm, not a seat you age out of

Position Summary

The Associate Attorney manages a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial: pleadings, written discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations and trial. You will work closely with attorneys, paralegals and support staff, and you will be the primary point of contact for your clients through the life of the case.

The firm is open to attorneys earlier in their careers who want to build real personal injury experience and develop inside the firm. Trial experience is a plus, not a requirement; the firm will put you in the courtroom and support you as you get there.

What You'll Do

Run your docket

• Manage a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial, with a clear strategy for resolution on every file
• Evaluate case value, exposure and risk, and adjust strategy as cases develop
• Keep case documentation current in firm systems (Filevine and firm reporting tools)

Litigate and advocate

• Draft and respond to motions, pleadings and written discovery
• Take depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, fact witnesses and experts
• Appear at hearings and argue motions
• Represent clients at mediation and lead settlement negotiations
• Prepare cases for trial (witness prep, exhibits, expert coordination, trial strategy) and try cases when settlement is not in the client's best interest

Take care of clients and the team

• Keep clients informed on status, strategy and options, and set clear expectations
• Communicate professionally with adjusters, opposing counsel and court staffGive clear direction to paralegals and support staff and follow through on delegated work
• Partner with the pre-litigation team for a smooth handoff of files into litigation

What We're Looking For

Required

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Texas law license in good standing
• Based in the DFW / Arlington area (this role is on‑site)

Preferred

• 1–4 years of litigation experience, with exposure to plaintiff‑side personal injury
• Comfort taking depositions, arguing hearings and attending mediations, or a clear path toward it
• Trial experience is a plus, not a requirement

Who does well here

• Organized and able to keep a full docket moving with support
• Strong legal writing, case evaluation and negotiation skills
• Communicates with confidence, professionalism and empathy, with clients and across the table
• Takes ownership of results and works well on a team
• Cares about advocating for injured people

Compensation and Details

• Base salary: $90,000–$100,000, depending on experience
• Location: On‑site, DFW / Arlington area
• Practice: Plaintiff‑side personal injury litigation