PI AttyDallas

gpac; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Associate Attorney in Dallas, TX to handle a diverse personal injury caseload from inception through resolution, including litigation when needed.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, communicative, and accountable, with a J.D. and Texas license. PI experience in Texas is preferred and strong writing and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas law license.
• 2+ years PI litigation in Texas preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PI law, liability, damages, and insurance claims.
• Excellent negotiation, writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong organization and case-management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with a team.
• Experience with litigation, depositions, mediation; trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and others.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement demands, and related documents.
• Review medical records, bills, accident reports, and other evidence.
• Conduct and defend depositions as allowed by experience.
• Negotiate claims and settlements with carriers and counsel.
• Support case strategy, litigation prep, mediation, and trial prep.
• Maintain accurate case files and deadlines.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Growing personal injury firm is looking to add an Associate Attorney to their team. This associate will handle a diverse caseload of personal injury matters, taking cases from inception to resolution, including litigation if necessary. The associate should be collaborative, communicative, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other involved parties
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement demands, and other legal documents.
• Review and analyze medical records, bills, accident reports, and other evidence.
• Conduct and defend depositions as experience permits.
• Negotiate claims and settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Assist with case strategy, litigation preparation, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Maintain accurate case files and meet applicable deadlines.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Actively licensed to practice law in Texas
• Prior personal injury experience preferred; ideally 2+ years of PI litigation in Texas
• Strong understanding of personal injury law, liability, damages, and insurance claims
• Excellent negotiation, writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong organization and case-management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage matters while working effectively as part of a team.
• Litigation, deposition, mediation experience; trial experience is a major plus

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.