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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for a full-time, onsite role in Houston, TX and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The attorney will manage a plaintiff personal injury caseload from litigation strategy through settlement or trial.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation, trial experience, strong negotiation and writing skills, and the ability to handle a substantial caseload with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active State Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Trial experience through verdict.
• Strong settlement negotiation and courtroom advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, 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.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Legal writing

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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.