Trial Attorney

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off & holidays

Continuing legal education (CLE)

Leadership role in litigation practice

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Texas-licensed Trial Attorney to join our litigation team in Dallas or Plano. This role focuses exclusively on trial work, serving as lead counsel while mentoring associates to become effective trial lawyers.

The ideal candidate has 15–20 first-chair or substantial trial experiences, a proven record in jury and bench trials, and outstanding courtroom presence. Responsibilities include strategy, opening statements, witness examinations, and courtroom advocacy.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• 15–20 first-chair or substantial trial experiences to verdict.
• Proven success in jury and bench trials.
• Exceptional courtroom presence, advocacy, and persuasion skills.
• Strong ability to teach, mentor, and develop less-experienced attorneys.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead trial counsel in jury and bench trials.
• Develop and execute trial strategy from case assignment through verdict.
• Prepare opening statements, witness examinations, evidentiary presentations, and closing arguments.
• Mentor and train associate attorneys in courtroom advocacy and trial preparation.
• Conduct mock trials, trial workshops, and courtroom strategy sessions.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to prepare cases for trial while focusing on trial execution.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Jury trial experience

Courtroom presence

Mentoring attorneys

Analytical thinking

Job description

Trial Attorney for Large Personal Injury Firm in Dallas or Plano

Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a large contingency based law firm with 20+ locations across Texas.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Continuing legal education opportunities
• Professional development and leadership role within a growing litigation practice

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Texas-licensed Trial Attorney to join our litigation team. This is a unique role designed for a seasoned courtroom advocate whose primary responsibility is trying cases. Unlike traditional litigation positions, this role is focused exclusively on trial work and courtroom strategy. The successful candidate will serve as lead trial counsel while mentoring and training associate attorneys to become effective trial lawyers. This position does not involve discovery, depositions, mediations, or routine pretrial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead trial counsel in jury and bench trials.
• Develop and execute trial strategy from case assignment through verdict.
• Prepare opening statements, witness examinations, evidentiary presentations, and closing arguments.
• Mentor and train associate attorneys in courtroom advocacy, trial preparation, and presentation skills.
• Conduct mock trials, trial workshops, and courtroom strategy sessions.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to prepare cases for trial while remaining focused on trial execution.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of 15–20 first-chair or substantial trial experiences to verdict.
• Demonstrated success in jury and bench trials.
• Exceptional courtroom presence, advocacy, and persuasion skills.
• Strong ability to teach, mentor, and develop less-experienced attorneys.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Civil litigation and jury trial experience.
• Experience training or supervising attorneys.
• Proven record of obtaining favorable trial outcomes.

What Makes This Role Different

This position is dedicated exclusively to trial advocacy.

Will not be responsible for:

• Discovery
• Depositions
• Mediations
• Routine case management

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $180,000–$200,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Continuing legal education opportunities
• Professional development and leadership role within a growing litigation practice

If you are an accomplished Texas trial attorney who thrives in the courtroom and enjoys mentoring future trial lawyers, we encourage you to apply.

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.