Senior Litigation Attorney - PI Defense

CyberCoders; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 170k-190k DOE

Bonus opportunities

Insurance stipend

401k match 4%

Free parking

Phone reimbursement

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney in Dallas, TX to lead complex civil matters with a focus on personal injury defense. You will manage a high-volume docket, develop litigation strategy, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires substantial trial experience, excellent writing and oral advocacy, and the ability to collaborate with clients and external counsel. Hybrid onsite/remote work and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school and active Texas bar.
• 6+ years of civil litigation experience with substantial trial experience.
• Experience handling personal injury and insurance defense matters preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and lead litigation teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume docket of civil litigation matters, including personal injury and insurance defense.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery plans, motions practice, and trial preparation.
• Lead all phases of trial work: jury selection, openings and closings, witness examination, evidentiary rulings, and post-trial briefing.
• Conduct and defend depositions, supervise complex discovery disputes and e-discovery workflows.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, pretrial memoranda, and appellate briefs when required.
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to clients, communicating case status and risk assessments.
• Supervise, mentor, and train associates and support staff; review work product for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with claims professionals and external counsel to build persuasive positions.
• Drive client development and retention through strong service and pitches.
• Ensure timely billing and matter budgets, adhering to ethical requirements.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal research and writing

Client management

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas bar admission

Tools

Litigation technology

E-discovery tools

Job description

Senior Litigation Attorney

Location: Hybrid - Dallas, TX

Compensation: $170K-$190K + Bonus

Position Overview

We are a Texas litigation firm of 70+ attorneys seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to lead complex civil litigation matters witha focus on personal injury defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume docket of civil litigation matters, including personal injury and insurance defense cases, from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery plans, motions practice, and trial preparation.
• Lead all phases of trial work: jury selection, openings and closings, witness examination, evidentiary rulings, and post-trial briefing.
• Conduct and defend depositions, take and respond to expert discovery, and supervise complex discovery disputes and e-discovery workflows.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, pretrial memoranda, settlement demands, and appellate briefs when required.
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to clients, communicating case status, risk assessments, and settlement options in clear, practical terms.
• Supervise, mentor, and train associates, paralegals, and support staff; review work product to ensure quality and compliance with firm standards.
• Coordinate with claims professionals, forensic experts, and external counsel to build persuasive factual and legal positions.
• Drive client development and retention through strong client service, participation in pitches, and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, maintain matter budgets, and adhere to ethical, procedural, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in Texas.
• 6+ years of civil litigation experience, with substantial trial experience and a proven courtroom record.
• Demonstrated experience handling personal injury and insurance defense matters preferred.
• Strong background in motion practice, discovery management, depositions, and trial advocacy.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; experience drafting persuasive briefs and motions.
• Proven ability to manage cases independently and lead litigation teams, mentoring junior attorneys and support staff.
• Strong client-management skills and the ability to present complex legal issues in straightforward terms.
• Familiarity with litigation technology and e-discovery tools
• High professional and ethical standards, with strong attention to detail and case organization skills.

Benefits

• Base $170K-$190K (DOE)
• Bonus Opportunities
• $650/m insurance stipend
• 4% 401k match
• Free parking
• Cell phone reimbursement