Personal Injury Attorney

Burnett Specialists; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists in Dallas is seeking an experienced Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. The role is 100% in office with 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedules, handling 50–60 active PI cases with dedicated paralegal support.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of plaintiff-side PI litigation experience, solid training, and demonstrated ability to manage complex caseloads independently.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of plaintiff-side PI litigation and substantive case development.
• Spanish-speaking is a plus.
• Experience working with liability and damages experts.
• Trial experience is required.
• Ability to independently handle and move personal injury litigation cases.
• Strong preference for substantive litigation training at a reputable firm.
• Strong employment stability with several consecutive years at the same firm preferred.
• Exceptional insurance-defense litigators will also be considered.
• Louisiana and/or Arkansas licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage 50–60 active PI litigation cases.
• Coordinate with dedicated paralegal support.
• Proactively communicate case updates to clients and team.
• Prepare thoroughly for mediations and depositions.
• Develop and implement substantive case strategies for trial readiness.

Skills

PI litigation

Trial experience

Case development

Independent case handling

Substantive litigation training

Spanish-speaking (plus)

Employment stability

LA/AR licensure (plus)

Education

Active state license (LA/AR a plus)

Job description

Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

An established personal injury law firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. The firm is looking for a PLUG-AND-PLAY, full-cycle litigator who already knows how to litigate and can step into an existing personal injury litigation caseload. The firm will provide training on its systems, procedures, and internal processes, but this position is designed for an experienced attorney who does not need to be taught how to litigate or take depositions. The ideal candidate will have 6–10+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience and strong tenure with a reputable PI firm where they received substantive litigation training. Candidates with 5+ years of experience will be considered, as will exceptional more-senior attorneys. The firm handles meaningful personal injury cases and is seeking an attorney with substantive case-development experience rather than someone whose background has been limited to managing hundreds of lower-value cases in a high-volume environment.

Position Details

Dallas
100% in office
Full-time, Direct Hire
Full benefits
Compensation: $150K-$300K

Candidates may choose one consistent schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

The firm is looking to hire ASAP, but will not sacrifice quality for speed.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience handling meaningful Plaintiff-Side PI litigation and substantive case development
• Spanish-speaking is a plus
• Experience working with liability and damages experts
• Trial experience
• Ability to independently handle and move personal injury litigation cases
• Strong preference for candidates who received substantive litigation training at a reputable law firm
• Strong employment stability and several consecutive years with the same firm preferred
• Exceptional insurance‑defense litigators will also be considered
• Louisiana and/or Arkansas licensure is a plus, but not required

Caseload & Support

• 50–60 active litigation cases
• Dedicated paralegal support
• Firm has a records department

The Right Fit

• Stays on top of their files
• Is organized and prepared
• Proactively communicates case updates
• Comes to mediations prepared
• Prepares mediation letters
• Prepares thoroughly for depositions rather than handling them off the cuff
• Is reliable and honest
• Shows up consistently and gets the work done
• Can work successfully within an established firm's structure and leadership

Growth

There is significant growth potential for the right person. The firm values strong long-term performers and offers opportunities for increased leadership and management responsibility.

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