Senior Attorney Manager

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 212,500 - 287,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays and leave

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Relocation assistance

Leadership development

Gym membership

Community events

Job summary

Socket.dev in Texas seeks a Senior Attorney Manager to lead a litigation team of 4–6 trial attorneys and support staff, guiding cases from intake through trial and resolution. The role emphasizes leadership, client-focused strategy, and a strong record in personal injury matters.

The ideal candidate will have substantial PI trial experience, an active Texas Bar license, and a demonstrated ability to scale a litigation practice while maintaining high quality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and active Texas Bar.
• Extensive personal injury litigation experience and leadership in scaling teams.
• Proven track record supervising 4–6 attorneys through all case stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of 4–6 trial attorneys and support staff.
• Ensure thorough case development from intake through trial or resolution.
• Oversee client meetings, strategy discussions, and case evaluations.
• Drafting and sending demand letters; negotiating settlements; filing lawsuits.
• Manage discovery, review medical records, and conduct depositions.
• Prepare for trial through conclusion and/or settlement and supervise all cases.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Team Management

Litigation Experience

Trial Preparation

Education

J.D. degree

Texas Bar license

Job description

Job Title: Senior Attorney Manager

Locations: San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, Dallas, Houston

Base Salary: $250,000

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a proven Attorney Manager with extensive litigation experience and extensive experience building and scaling litigation teams to oversee a team of trial attorneys and legal staff at the largest Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm in Texas. This individual will play a key leadership role by directing and supervising a team of 4–6 attorneys through every stage of case development.

The ideal candidate is a high-performing trial attorney with deep experience in personal injury litigation, exceptional leadership ability, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client-centered results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 4–6 attorneys and their assigned support staff.
• Ensure cases are thoroughly developed from intake through trial and/or resolution in alignment with firm standards and client interests.
• Oversee all aspects of case handling, including:
  • Client meetings and strategy discussions
  • Case development and case evaluation
  • Drafting and sending demand letters
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Filing lawsuits and managing litigation
  • Issuing and responding to written discovery
  • Reviewing and analyzing medical records
  • Motion practice and court hearingsPreparing for and conducting depositions
  • Preparing for trial through conclusion and/or settlement
• Supervise all cases assigned to your team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality legal work.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 personal injury jury trials preferred (Plaintiff or Defense).
• Proven experience with Texas personal injury law, including pre-litigation, litigation processes, and trial.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Bar license required, Active Texas Bar license required.

TOP-TIER BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Paid vacation, holidays, and leave
• 401(k) with 4% company match (immediate vesting)
• 80% employer-paid medical coverage
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Career advancement and leadership development programs
• Gym membership and employee recognition programs
• Regular firm events and community involvement initiatives