Prelitigation Attorney

Daniel Stark LLP; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO policy

Medical, dental, vision, life, and +

401(k) plan; 4% company match

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Gym membership discount

Biweekly breakfast and snacks

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Daniel Stark LLP is seeking a personal injury attorney in Texas. You will learn our core values, be mentored by an attorney team lead, and guide clients through every stage of their recovery while fighting for the best outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a JD, Texas bar, 2–5 years of PI experience, and strong organizational skills with bilingual abilities. Relocation assistance is provided and a comprehensive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Texas Bar certification required to practice in Texas.
• 2–5 years of personal injury or related legal experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook; strong communication.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational capabilities.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, understand their stories, and guide them through the process.
• Manage cases with proactive, strategic caseload oversight.
• Lead and coordinate the pod, aligning with firm goals.
• Advocate relentlessly to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff.

Skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Bilingual+

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from ABA-accredited law school

Texas State Bar Certification

Job description

WhatYou’llDo:

You may have an idea of what a personal injury attorney does - meet with clients, motion work, discovery, depositions, mediations—the whole nine yards. But we can guarantee you do not know what an attorney does at Daniel Stark. Here, you will learn what it means to live out our core values. You will have an attorney team lead who invests in your personal and professional development. You will learn your client’s stories: their fears, their pain, the impact of the injury on their entire life. You will be their guide in an unknown landscape as they navigate their new reality, and you will fight for them to get their lives back on track.

• Discover & Develop Client’s Story: Work on great cases for exceptional clients. Keep them from getting taken advantage of by insurance companies.
• Remarkable Job Performance: Bring your “A” game. Be the attorney that clients remark about in a positive way and refer their family and friends.
• Efficient Caseload Management: Be proactive, not reactive, providing exemplary customer service to your clients. Your strategic insights will be critical in driving our business forward.
• Lead, Manage, and Accountability of Pod: Develop and implement strategies that nurture productive and friendly relationships with the support team, ensuring alignment with our company's overarching goals and objectives.
• Heart and Aggression: We seek someone proactive, assertive, and always pushing the pace. This individual should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be relentless in achieving goals.

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)
• State bar certification in Texas
• 2-5 years of personal injury experience or related legal experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook
• Multitasking – the ideal candidate should excel at juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. They should be adept at prioritizing and managing various responsibilities efficiently.
• Organizational skills and planning – Being organized is essential. The candidate should be a planner, able to adapt to structuring tasks, managing time, and maintaining order.

What Makes You Remarkable:

• Spirit for competition
• Ownership mentality
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Maintain an elevated level of aggression on behalf of clients.
• Bilingual+

What You’ll Earn:

• $100K - $200K base salary per year based on experience and potential.
• Open PTO policy
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance are available
• 401(k) plan; 4% company contribution match
• Gold’s Gym Membership Discount
• Organized team building
• In-office perks, including the good snacks, biweekly breakfast, unlimited coffee, tea, and more!
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

Relocation Assistance:

• Daniel Stark will cover relocation costs up to $5,000

What Sets Us Apart?

You could take your talents anywhere. We know that. You know that. So, let’s cut to the chase - we're a plaintiff personal injury law firm with over 25 years of experience and a proven track record of success. We have grown into a multi-million-dollar boutique law firm with over 150 team members across six offices in Texas. We take our responsibility to our clients seriously and fight against big insurance companies trying to screw them over. We are aggressive advocates. We will exhaust every option, every avenue, to get our clients what they deserve. Our history of success and long-standing relationships with our clients speak for themselves.

But what sets us apart? Our commitment to top-tier office culture. Across our six office locations, you'll find a team who are defined by their professionalism, enthusiasm, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our social contract. We believe great results start with great people. But don't just take our word for it. See what our team members think!

“There's this real sense that we're all working toward excellence together, and nobody's contribution is too small to matter.”

“DS truly invests in people. They pour into our professional development, encourage personal growth, and constantly evolve, all to better serve our clients and the community.”

“Daniel Stark consistently seeks ways to support and develop its team, investing in both our professional growth and personal well-being.”

“This is not a place where you just show up and coast. It is a high-performance environment where people genuinely want to get better, serve clients well, and support each other in the process.”

While we want you to share why you’d be a great fit for our team, we also want to show you why Daniel Stark could be the right place for you. We are deeply invested in our people and their long-term success. Your professional development won’t end after your training period. Your leader will continue to support your development and serve as a resource throughout your career. We invest in our people, and in return, our people invest in each other, our clients, and our mission.

Our Core Values

Be Remarkable

Excellence is our standard. We go above and beyond for our clients and our team, delivering work that stands out and earns trust. Remarkable work deserves recognition, and we make it a priority to celebrate the achievements and impact our team makes every day. We believe remarking on our team has a huge impact on the health and positivity of our culture.

Do It All, Do It Right, Do It Now

We value ownership, urgency, and quality. This means getting things done the right way, the first time, and when it needs to happen - without cutting corners.

Arms Out, Thumbs Out

We succeed as a team. Our six offices are filled with positive, supportive, and collaborative team members who have your back. We love our team-player mentality—when we think positively about our teammates and our clients, good things happen.

Work Hard, Play Hard

We want you to give your 100% in the office AND outside the office. In fact, we actively encourage you to take meaningful time off. In addition, we have team member events and play hard together.