Senior Attorney Manager

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Relocation assistance

Leadership development

Gym membership

Firm events

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Senior Attorney Manager to oversee a team of trial attorneys and staff across multiple Texas offices. You will direct case development, mentor attorneys, and ensure thorough preparation from intake to trial or settlement, aligning with client interests and firm standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive personal injury litigation experience, a proven leadership track record, and a strong commitment to client-centered results in a high-volume plaintiff environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 4–6 attorneys and support staff.
• Oversee case development from intake through trial or resolution in line with firm standards.
• Handle client meetings, strategy discussions, and case evaluations; draft demand letters; negotiate settlements.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Team management

Personal injury law

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

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