Personal Injury Trial Attorney — First-Chair Growth

Thompson Law Injury Lawyers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Health insurance

401(k) match

Professional development

Full benefits

Mentorship

Job summary

Thompson Law LLP in San Antonio seeks a Litigation Attorney to own a personal injury docket, take depositions, argue motions, and try cases with senior trial lawyers backing you. The role emphasizes filings through resolution, collaboration with experienced attorneys, and leading a team of paralegals.

The firm offers a base salary plus an uncapped monthly bonus, 100% firm-paid health insurance, a 401(k) match, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing.
• 3-8 years of legal experience, with at least 2 years in active litigation.
• Strong litigation skills in Texas civil procedure, pleadings, depositions, and motions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Your Litigation Docket: Own a docket of personal injury cases in litigation - developing liability, coverage, and damages theories and keeping every file moving toward settlement or trial.
• Handle Discovery & Motion Practice: Draft pleadings, written discovery, and motions; prepare, take, and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, experts, and treating physicians.
• Build the Medical Case: Work with medical records specialists and treating providers to understand our clients' injuries, treatment, and future care needs, and translate that into a persuasive damages models.
• Try Cases: Second-chair and first-chair jury trials, argue hearings and dispositive motions, and present at mediations when carriers refuse to pay full value.
• Drive Settlement: Value cases, prepare demand packages, and negotiate directly with adjusters and defense counsel before and during mediation to maximize recovery for your clients.
• Lead Your Team: Direct and support your assigned litigation paralegals and assistants, setting the standard for excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Serve as Client Advocate: Be the trusted voice for clients at the hardest moments of their lives - keeping them informed and advising them on strategy, progress, and settlement/trial decisions with clarity and compassion.
• Grow as a Trial Lawyer: Learn from senior trial attorneys, take on increasing trial responsibility, and contribute your own ideas to how we litigate across Texas.

Skills

Texas License

Experience

Litigation Skills

Courtroom Appetite

Organization & Detail

Communication

Technical Proficiency

A Good Heart

Job description

Thompson Law LLP in San Antonio seeks a Litigation Attorney to own a personal injury docket, take depositions, argue motions, and try cases with senior trial lawyers backing you. The role emphasizes filings through resolution, collaboration with experienced attorneys, and leading a team of paralegals.

The firm offers a base salary plus an uncapped monthly bonus, 100% firm-paid health insurance, a 401(k) match, and ongoing professional development.