Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

gpac; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Las Vegas seeks a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join its plaintiff-side practice. The attorney will handle cases from initial evaluation through settlement and, as experience grows, trial, with a focus on meaningful responsibility and diverse caseload.

Ideal candidates have strong research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills, with 2+ years of personal injury experience; senior/lead roles may require 8+ years. Collaboration with partners and support staff is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in TX.
• 2+ years of personal injury experience preferred; 8+ for senior/lead attorney.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Litigation experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, professional, and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from inception through resolution.
• Investigate and evaluate liability, damages, causation, and insurance coverage.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement demands, and other legal documents.
• Handle discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Analyze medical records, accident reports, insurance policies, and other case materials.
• Develop case strategies and work toward favorable settlements and outcomes.
• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Maintain organized case files and meet applicable deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Personal Injury Associate Attorney

A well-established AV Preeminence-rated firm is seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join its plaintiff-side practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to take on meaningful responsibility, develop litigation skills, and work on a diverse caseload involving injured clients.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking a senior attorney and a junior associate. The attorney will assist with and independently handle personal injury matters from initial case evaluation through settlement and, as experience develops, trial. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, sound legal judgment, and a genuine commitment to advocating for injured individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from inception through resolution


• Investigate and evaluate liability, damages, causation, and insurance coverage


• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties


• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement demands, and other legal documents


• Handle discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations


• Analyze medical records, accident reports, insurance policies, and other case materials


• Develop case strategies and work toward favorable settlements and outcomes


• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff


• Maintain organized case files and meet applicable deadlines

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active license to practice law in TX


• 2+ years of personal injury experience preferred. 8+ for senior/lead attorney


• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills


• Litigation experience is preferred


• Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize competing deadlines


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Compassionate, professional, and client-focused approach

Opportunity

This position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative legal team and gain substantial hands-on experience in personal injury litigation. The firm provides attorneys with meaningful responsibility, exposure to a wide variety of cases, and opportunities for continued professional development and advancement.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, with potential performance-based incentives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.