Senior Personal Injury Litigator — Trial-Ready Caseload Leader

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney in Phoenix, AZ. The role handles a substantial plaintiff personal injury caseload from filing through verdict, with support from paralegals and staff to focus on litigation and client advocacy.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of PI litigation, strong trial experience, and proven negotiation and writing skills, capable of mentoring junior attorneys while maintaining professional client relationships.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Active State Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Trial experience through verdict.
• Strong negotiation, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage substantial caseload independently.
• Excellent organizational and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability/damages.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate settlements with insurers and defense counsel.
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for proceedings.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

PI litigation

Trial experience

Negotiation

Legal writing

Client relations

Caseload management

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

Job Title: Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Location: Houston, TX and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for a full-time opportunity in Houston, TX and in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. This role will manage an established caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters, primarily motor vehicle accident cases, from litigation strategy through settlement or trial.

The ideal candidate has significant plaintiff-side litigation and trial experience and is comfortable independently managing a substantial caseload. The firm provides a consistent pipeline of cases and dedicated paralegal and administrative support, allowing attorneys to focus on litigation and client advocacy rather than business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, medical records, and case value.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and defense counsel.
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for litigation proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial and serve as first-chair or second-chair counsel as appropriate.
• Maintain client communication and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other litigation team members.
• Mentor junior attorneys and litigation staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active State Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Trial experience, including preparing cases through verdict.
• Strong settlement negotiation, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a substantial litigation caseload.
• Strong organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive plaintiff-side personal injury experience.
• Catastrophic injury litigation experience.
• First-chair jury trial experience.
• Mediation and settlement negotiation expertise.
• Experience mentoring litigation staff.

Compensation and Benefits

• $150,000–$190,000 annual salary.
• Established caseload with no business development requirements.
• Dedicated paralegal and administrative support.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Professional development and continuing legal education support.

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced professionals with exceptional career opportunities while providing personalized recruiting support throughout the hiring process.