Personal Injury Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join a 100% in-office, full-time, direct-hire role in Dallas. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $300,000 with full benefits.

The ideal candidate has substantial case-development experience and a collaborative approach within a team-oriented environment. The candidate should demonstrate 3+ years of meaningful PI litigation, trial experience, and the ability to independently handle cases

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 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 employment stability and several consecutive years with the same firm preferred.
• Louisiana and/or Arkansas licensure is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Stays on top of their files.
• Is organized and prepared.
• Proactively communicates case updates.
• Comes to mediations prepared.
• 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.

Skills

PI litigation

Trial experience

Case development

Spanish language

Independent case management

Job description

Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Location: Dallas

100% in office

Full-time, Direct Hire

Full benefits

Compensation: $150K-$300K

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 higher-value cases in a high-volume environment.

Seeking an even-tempered, collaborative attorney who is receptive to leadership and direction, respects established firm processes, and works effectively within a team-oriented environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ 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

Looking for someone who:

• Stays on top of their files
• Is organized and prepared
• Proactively communicates case updates
• Comes to mediations prepared
• 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.

Schedule

Candidates may choose one consistent schedule:

8:00 AM?5:00 PM

8:30 AM?5:30 PM

9:00 AM?6:00 PM

CSDAL65