Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney—Associate

dfwHR; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Aflac supplemental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Mentorship

Hands-on litigation

Job summary

dfwHR in Dallas, TX seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Direct hire with hands-on litigation exposure from day one, working with seasoned trial attorneys on depositions, hearings, experts, and trial preparation.

The role offers meaningful responsibility early in your career, with mentorship and opportunities to develop as a trial lawyer in a boutique plaintiff firm. Onsite with potential for limited work-from-home days.

Qualifications

• Licensed Texas attorney with at least 6 months of licensure
• Genuine interest in plaintiff litigation, particularly medical malpractice and personal injury
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Motivated self starter who wants to take ownership of their work and continue developing as a litigator
• Eager to gain experience with depositions, hearings, experts, and trials
• Comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, experts, clients, and medical professionals
• Passion for advocating for injured clients and their families
• Primarily onsite in Dallas with potential flexibility for one to two work from home days
• Typical workload is approximately 40 to 45 hours per week, with additional hours occasionally required during trial preparation or periods with significant deadlines

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys throughout the lifecycle of medical malpractice and personal injury cases
• Review medical records and evaluate how the records align with the facts and allegations of each case
• Identify appropriate medical experts and work directly with experts throughout litigation
• Draft petitions, demands, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Assist with drafting initial expert reports and other expert related materials
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, trial preparation, and trials
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Review and refine discovery prepared with support from the paralegal team
• Communicate with treating physicians and evaluate potential testimony
• Participate directly in case strategy and discussions regarding case development
• Help move cases from initial investigation through financial resolution
• Work directly with clients and advocate for individuals and families impacted by serious injuries
• Gain meaningful courtroom and trial experience, with the firm typically handling approximately one to two trials per year

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Organized

Self-starter

Depositions

Trial prep

Team collaboration

Client advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar License

Job description

dfwHR in Dallas, TX seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Direct hire with hands-on litigation exposure from day one, working with seasoned trial attorneys on depositions, hearings, experts, and trial preparation.

The role offers meaningful responsibility early in your career, with mentorship and opportunities to develop as a trial lawyer in a boutique plaintiff firm. Onsite with potential for limited work-from-home days.