Senior Trial Attorney

Jobot; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Opportunity

Excellent Benefits Package

Retirement Match

Hybrid Flexible Schedule

Impressive Retention Rate

Job summary

Jobot in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney with over 10 years of plaintiff personal injury experience. The ideal candidate will lead cases from intake through verdict, demonstrating proven first-chair trial experience in high-value motor vehicle accident matters.

You will negotiate settlements, draft pleadings and discovery, manage case workflows, supervise paralegals and staff, and ensure compliance with ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Texas bar admission in good standing.
• 10+ years in personal injury, high-value motor vehicle cases.
• Proven first-chair trial experience is required.
• Excellent negotiation and client communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in motor vehicle accident-focused cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery with attention to detail.
• Negotiate settlements, including mediations/arbitrations when needed.
• Comply with legal standards, maintaining professionalism and ethics.
• Manage case administration, billing, and client communications.
• Investigate cases to determine liability and damages.
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and attorneys for efficient handling.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Salary: $180,000 - $230,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a plaintiff personal injury firm dedicated to supporting our clients throughout Texas.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Opportunity
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Retirement Match
• Hybrid Flexible Schedule
• Impressive Retention Rate

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Trial Attorney with over 10 years of plaintiff personal injury experience.

The ideal candidate must have proven first-chair trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a range of cases, with a focus motor vehicle accidents
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, while maintaining a keen attention to detail.
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes, including mediations and arbitrations when necessary.
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations, ensuring the utmost professionalism and ethical conduct at all times.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law, including case management, billing, and client communication.
• Conduct thorough case investigations to determine the cause of the accident, assess liability, and estimate damage costs.
• Collaborate with a team of paralegals, case managers, and attorneys to ensure effective and efficient case handling.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas bar and in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience in personal injury law, specifically in handling high-value motor vehicle accidents.
• Proven first-chair trial experience is required.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly and make sound decisions.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality at all times.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.