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  • Location Arlington, Texas, USA
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Posted October 21, 2026

Associate Attorney (Personal Injury)

Location: Arlington, Texas (on-site, DFW)

Openings: Up to 2

Position Summary

The Associate Attorney manages a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial, advancing each case with urgency, strategy and accountability. This role touches the full litigation lifecycle: pleadings, written discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations and trial, while maintaining proactive and professional communication with clients, team members, adjusters, opposing counsel and court staff.

This is a growth seat. The firm is open to attorneys earlier in their careers who want to build real personal injury experience and develop inside the firm.

Docket and Case Management

  • Manage a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial
  • Move files forward with urgency, accountability and a clear strategy for resolution
  • Maintain accurate, current and complete case documentation in firm systems (Filevine and firm reporting tools)
  • Evaluate case value, exposure and risk, and adjust litigation strategy accordingly
  • Own all deadlines, court settings and case timelines so nothing is missed

Litigation and Advocacy

  • Draft and respond to motions, pleadings and written discovery
  • Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, fact witnesses and experts
  • Appear for hearings and argue motions before the court
  • Represent clients at mediations and lead settlement negotiations
  • Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, expert coordination and trial strategy
  • Try cases to verdict when resolution is not in the client's best interest

Client Experience and Communication

  • Maintain proactive, professional and results-driven communication with clients through the life of the case
  • Set clear expectations and keep clients informed of case status, strategy and options
  • Communicate effectively with adjusters, opposing counsel and court staff
  • Advocate for injured clients with confidence, professionalism and empathy

Collaboration and Teamwork

  • Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals and support staff to keep cases progressing
  • Provide clear direction to support staff and follow through on delegated tasks
  • Partner with the pre-litigation team for a seamless transition of files into litigation
  • Contribute to a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in Texas, in good standing
  • Resides in the DFW / Arlington area, the seat is on-site
  • Exposure to personal injury litigation, plaintiff side preferred
  • Comfort with, or a clear path toward, taking depositions, arguing hearings and attending mediations
  • Ability to manage a busy docket with support
  • Trial experience is a plus, not a requirement at this level

Core Competencies

  • Highly organized, able to manage a busy litigation docket
  • Communicates with confidence, professionalism and empathy
  • Takes initiative and full ownership of work and results
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Strong legal writing, case evaluation and negotiation skills
  • Sound judgment under deadline pressure

Equal Opportunity Employer.