Senior Attorney Manager

Thomas J. Henry Law; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid medical coverage

Dental and vision

Relocation assistance

Leadership development programs

Gym membership

Community involvement

Job summary

Thomas J. Henry Law seeks a Senior Attorney Manager in Texas to lead a team of 4–6 trial attorneys and staff. The role requires extensive personal injury litigation experience and strong leadership to direct case development and client-centered results.

Ideal candidates possess a J.D. from an accredited school, active Texas Bar license, and a proven track record in pre-litigation through trial and settlement negotiations. Relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven personal injury litigation experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a team of attorneys and staff.
• Strong trial skills and track record in plaintiff or defense contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead 4–6 attorneys and support staff, guiding case strategy from intake to trial or settlement.
• Oversee all aspects of case handling: meetings, development, discovery, and motion practice.
• Negotiate settlements and file/manage lawsuits for complex personal injury dockets.
• Ensure timely, high-quality work and alignment with firm standards and client interests.
• Supervise team to maintain deadlines and thorough case development.
• Mentor attorneys and staff to promote professional growth and client outcomes.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Team management

Personal injury litigation

Trial experience

Client-focused results

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Texas Bar license

Job description

Job Title: Senior Attorney Manager

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 hearings
• Preparing 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

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