Junior Pre-Litigation Attorney

Overview
George Salinas Injury Lawyers is a San Antonio-based plaintiff firm that has recovered over $500 million for clients in serious injury and commercial cases, led by Board-Certified trial attorney George Salinas and ranked among Texas’ top verdict winners. We are seeking a newly barred or 0–2 year Texas-licensed attorney for a true entry-level, mentorship-driven training role that guarantees a 37.5-hour week and genuine work-life balance. Under close senior-attorney guidance you will learn full pre-litigation ownership using firm templates and checklists: client intake reviews, liability/damages investigations, medical-treatment monitoring, demand-package drafting, adjuster negotiations, litigation turnover packets, and light supervision of 3+ damages coordinators. Bilingual Spanish/English fluency required. This structured role caps stress and hours while keeping you on pace toward senior responsibility. Monday–Friday in-office, full medical paid by employer. Dental, vision, and 401(k) offered. $80,000 base + performance incentives (typically $15,000+). M/F in office, 37.5 hour work week (afterhours requirements are rare exceptions)

Job Summary:

The Junior Pre-Litigation Attorney role is a structured, mentorship heavy training role designed for newly barred or 0- 2 year attorneys who want genuine work-life balance while learning personal-injury pre-litigation in a supportive team environment. This role will learn to assume full command of each case from the moment of acceptance, directing a meticulous intake process, leading comprehensive liability and damages investigations, curating optimal medical treatment pathways, crafting authoritative high value policy-limit demand packages, and executing sophisticated negotiations with insurance adjusters to extract maximum pre-suit recoveries and strategically position unresolved claims for litigation dominance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Review new-client sign-ups.

· Direct detailed liability and damages investigations to include other commercial evidentiary investigations by utilizing firm templates.

· Observe and monitor medical treatment plans and updated case notes based on contact with providers and clients.

· Draft high value policy-limit and demands with medical chronologies, associated records, and visual aids based on firm protocols.

· Learn to negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to secure top-dollar settlements or force litigation when offers are inadequate.

· Transition files to litigation team with comprehensive turnover memos and trial-ready packets.

· Supervise and delegate daily to assigned support staff.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to learn effective negotiation skills.

· Solid writing ability for demand packages.

· Empathy and bilingual (Spanish/English) fluency to connect instantly with South Texas clients.

· Extreme organization to juggle active files without dropping deadlines.

· Proficiency with Salesforce, Litify, or similar PI case-management software.

· Alignment with firm values: respect, selflessness, empathy, integrity, humility, and excellence.

Education and Experience:

· J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

· Active membership in the Texas Bar.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Supervise, mentor, and hold accountable a dedicated team of 3+ damages coordinators; conduct weekly pipeline reviews, audit client communication logs, and provide real-time feedback to ensure every file meets or exceeds the firm’s pre-suit settlement metrics and moves seamlessly to litigation when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

· Office Environment: Primarily sedentary work performed in a professional office setting. The role requires in-person attendance M-F with limited remote options.

· Sitting/Stationary Position: Ability to remain seated for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours daily) while managing and reviewing case files on a computer.

· Computer Use: Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and dual monitors; repetitive hand/wrist motions for typing and data entry.

· Occasional Travel: Local travel on rare occasion when necessitated by client.

· Visual Acuity: Close vision and ability to read fine print on paper and screens for prolonged periods.

· Speech & Hearing: Clear verbal communication in person, by phone, and in noisy legal settings.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Texas law.

EEO statement

George Salinas Injury Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, compensation, and termination.

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person