Personal Injury Attorney

Legado Talent; Dallas, Fort Worth (TX, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legado Talent seeks an Associate Attorney with 0–3 years of personal injury experience to join our Dallas team. You will handle cases from intake through resolution, with growth opportunities into complex litigation and trial practice.

You will manage dockets, draft pleadings and settlement letters, perform research, and negotiate with insurers. Strong client communication, ethics, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of practical experience in personal injury law (plaintiff or defense) or closely related fields.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; in good standing.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills; ability to draft clear legal documents and negotiate effectively.
• Solid understanding of relevant statutes of limitations, evidentiary rules, and court procedures.
• Demonstrated client-service orientation and ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Case management: Independently manage a docket of personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
• Client communication: Maintain proactive, compassionate client contact and explain processes clearly.
• Investigation and evidence gathering: Collect medical records, police reports, witness statements, and expert referrals.
• Legal drafting: Prepare demand letters, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and motions.
• Legal research: Study law relevant to causation, liability, damages, and deadlines.
• Negotiation and settlement: Negotiate settlements with insurers or opposing counsel.
• Litigation support: File and manage cases in state/federal courts; assist depositions and trial prep.
• Medical/damages focus: Assess damages and communicate value clearly.
• Case analytics: Track metrics and support process improvements.
• Compliance and ethics: Adhere to bar rules and confidentiality.
• Professional development: Participate in CLEs and training.

Skills

Advocacy (written & oral)

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Statutes of limitations

Evidence rules

Court procedures

Client service orientation

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Judgment

Resilience

Ethical practice

Microsoft 365

Case management systems

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Tools

Microsoft 365

Legal practice management tools

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney with 0–3 years of legal experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle a caseload from intake through resolution, possess strong negotiation and courtroom skills, and demonstrate a client-centered approach. This role offers exposure to a broad range of PI matters, including vehicle collisions, premises liability, product liability, and medical malpractice, with opportunities for growth into complex litigation, trial practice, or specialized PI tracks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case management: Independently manage a docket of personal injury matters from intake, through investigation, demand, settlement, mediation, and litigation as needed.
• Client communication: Maintain proactive, compassionate client contact; explain legal processes, status updates, and potential outcomes clearly.
• Investigation and evidence gathering: Conduct factual investigations, gather medical records, police reports, witness statements, and expert referrals; preserve and organize case file materials.
• Legal drafting: Prepare demand letters, settlement letters, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Legal research: Research substantive and procedural law relevant to causation, liability, damages, and applicable statutes of limitations.
• Negotiation and settlement: Negotiate fair settlements with insurers or opposing counsel; evaluate settlement offers and advise clients accordingly.
• Litigation support: File and manage cases in state/federal courts as appropriate; coordinate with paralegals, experts, and court staff; assist with depositions and trial preparation as needed.
• Medical/ damages focus: Assess damages (medical specials, lost wages, future care, pain and suffering) and prepare documentation to communicate value clearly.
• Case analytics: Track case metrics (settlement values, days to resolution, cost-to-recovery) and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Compliance and ethics: Ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards, confidentiality, and applicable state bar rules.
• Professional development: Participate in CLEs, internal training, and knowledge-sharing to stay current on PI law and practice trends.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; in good standing.
• 0–3 years of practical experience in personal injury law (plaintiff or defense) or closely related fields.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills; ability to draft clear legal documents and negotiate effectively.
• Solid understanding of relevant statutes of limitations, evidentiary rules, and court procedures.
• Demonstrated client-service orientation and ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with case management systems, document management, and standard office software (Microsoft 365). Prior use of legal practice management tools is a plus.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with paralegals, experts, and support staff.
• Judgment, resilience, and a commitment to ethical practice.