Senior Litigation Attorney - Dallas Trial Leader

Thompson Law; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary + Uncapped Monthly Bonus

100% Firm-Paid Health Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional Development: Bar dues,CLE

Full Benefits Package

Team built to win: paralegals, medical

Paid firm holidays

Job summary

Thompson Law in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead our litigation docket from filing to verdict. You will try cases, shape strategy, and supervise a dedicated support team, focusing on liability, damages, and settlement strategy in a high-stakes personal injury practice.

You will serve as a trusted client advocate, manage discovery and motions, and collaborate with leadership to expand our Texas footprint while maintaining a client-centered approach.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience, with substantial personal injury exposure.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Ability to lead cases from filing through verdict with first-chair experience preferred.
• Ability to manage a robust docket and supervise support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Your Litigation Docket: drive strategy on liability, damages, and valuation from filing to resolution.
• Try Cases to Verdict: handle first-chair jury trials, motions, hearings, and mediations.
• Own Discovery & Motion Practice: draft pleadings, motions, and conduct depositions.
• Direct Settlement Strategy: set minimum settlement parameters and negotiate with carriers.
• Lead and Mentor: supervise support team and develop junior attorneys.
• Serve as Client Advocate: advise clients on strategy and settlement decisions with clarity.
• Help Shape Firm Strategy: collaborate with firm leadership to grow the Texas footprint.

Skills

Leadership

Trial experience

Strategic judgment

Communication

Legal research

Tech proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Legal research databases

AI in litigation

Job description

Thompson Law in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead our litigation docket from filing to verdict. You will try cases, shape strategy, and supervise a dedicated support team, focusing on liability, damages, and settlement strategy in a high-stakes personal injury practice.

You will serve as a trusted client advocate, manage discovery and motions, and collaborate with leadership to expand our Texas footprint while maintaining a client-centered approach.