Sr. Personal Injury Litigation Attorney, Dallas

Wheeler Staffing Partners; Dallas (TX); 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 support

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for a full-time opportunity in Dallas, TX. This role manages an established plaintiff PI caseload, from litigation strategy through settlement or trial, with strong emphasis on negotiations and client advocacy.

Requirements include a J.D., 5+ years of personal injury litigation, and an active bar license; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Significant motor vehicle accident litigation experience.
• Trial experience through verdict and appeal.

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 as appropriate.
• Maintain client communication and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff; mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Trial experience

Settlement negotiation

Legal writing

Courtroom advocacy

Caseload management

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Location: Dallas, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Compensation: $150,000–$190,000 annually

Bonus: 10% bonus eligibility

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for a full-time opportunity in Dalla, TX.

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 firm provides a consistent pipeline of cases and dedicated paralegal and administrative support, allowing attorneys to focus on litigation, negotiations, trial preparation, 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 consistent 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 California State Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Significant motor vehicle accident litigation experience.
• Trial experience, including preparing and litigating 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 litigation experience.
• Catastrophic injury litigation experience.
• First-chair jury trial experience.
• Mediation and settlement negotiation expertise.
• Experience mentoring litigation staff.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Compensation and Benefits

$150,000–$190,000 annual salary.

10% bonus eligibility.

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.