Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in McAllen, TX is seeking a skilled personal injury litigation attorney to join our client-focused firm. You will manage personal injury cases from evaluation through settlement or litigation and take charge of case strategy, negotiations, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has an active Texas Bar license, 2+ years of civil litigation experience (3–7 preferred), and familiarity with trial procedures.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years civil litigation experience; 3–7 years preferred.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motions, and hearings.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating with a team.
• Spanish/English bilingual proficiency is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Clio or Lawmatics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from initial evaluation through settlement or litigation.
• Develop case strategies, investigate claims, and evaluate liability and damages.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, and settlement documents.
• Build strong client relationships with clear communication throughout the process.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Manage deadlines and case documentation using modern legal technology.

Skills

Texas Bar

Civil litigation

Negotiation

Legal writing

Case management

Bilingual

Clio/Lawmatics

Education

Law degree

Tools

Clio

Lawmatics

Job description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a real difference: Fight for injured clients and pursue meaningful results instead of rushing through settlements.
• Own your cases: Take charge of litigation strategy, client relationships, negotiations, and case outcomes.
• Grow your litigation career: Gain valuable experience with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Get the support you deserve: Work alongside a collaborative legal team with the resources to build strong cases.
• Be rewarded for your success: Enjoy performance-based bonus opportunities, professional growth, and a supportive environment.

Location

McAllen, TX | Primarily On-Site with Hybrid Flexibility

Join our team in the Rio Grande Valley! We offer the potential for a flexible hybrid schedule with 1 to 2 remote days per week once established. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the McAllen/Edinburg area.

Note

An active Texas law license in good standing is required. We prefer candidates with 2+ years of hands-on civil litigation experience, particularly in personal injury, wrongful death, or insurance defense.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We're a client-focused litigation firm committed to achieving meaningful results for the people we represent. We believe in thoroughly developing cases, treating clients like family, and giving our attorneys the resources and independence to do their best work. If you’re passionate about advocacy and want your work to make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

Job Description

• Manage personal injury cases from initial evaluation through settlement or litigation.
• Develop case strategies, investigate claims, and evaluate liability and damages.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, and settlement documents.
• Build strong client relationships while providing clear communication throughout the legal process.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Manage deadlines and case documentation using modern legal technology.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience strongly preferred; ideally 3 to 7 years.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and litigation strategy.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while working effectively with a team.
• Personal injury, wrongful death, insurance defense, or first-party property litigation experience preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual proficiency is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Clio, Lawmatics, or similar legal software is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys deserve meaningful work, professional respect, and opportunities to grow. You'll enjoy a supportive team, real ownership of your cases, performance-based bonus opportunities, health, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off, and the chance to build a rewarding long-term litigation career.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance