Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Personal Injury Litigation Attorney (North Austin)

We are an established and growing personal injury law firm, primarily focusing on auto, premise, and work injury cases. We are seeking a litigation attorney with 3 to 6 years of personal injury litigation experience that is hungry for the opportunity to join in our continued success.

You’ll work alongside a seasoned support team and managing attorneys while handling your own caseload from filing through resolution. The department focuses on motor vehicle and other non-catastrophic injury cases, allowing for high-volume experience, trial exposure, and measurable growth within a structured system. It is an ideal position for someone aspiring to become a top-level trial attorney.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation docket with paralegal and staff support.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials as lead or co-counsel.
• Evaluate case value and participate in settlement strategy and negotiation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and adjusters.
• Collaborate closely with managing partners and senior trial attorneys on litigation strategy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Required: Juris Doctor (JD) and must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Three years of personal injury litigation experience required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Competencies:

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the drive to "get the job done".
• Must be approachable and able to communicate effectively with professionalism.

Firm Benefits

• Health insurance for employee and immediate family in household;
• Holiday paid time off;
• General paid time off for vacation/personal;
• Sick Time
• Bereavement PTO;
• 401K Plan (3% Employer match for Roth and/or Traditional);
• Dental Insurance;
• Vision Insurance;
• Long-term disability coverage;
• Short-term disability coverage;
• Life Insurance;
• Gym membership at RvE Fitness;
• Ongoing mentorship and training; and
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

Attorney Compensation & Benefits:

Path to Partnership:

Associate (this posting)

• $140,000 - $180,000.00 (Salary & Bonuses)
• Paid TX State Bar Dues
• Paid CLE Courses
• Paid TTLA & CATLA membership dues
• Firm Benefits (detailed at the bottom)
• Student Loan assistance after two years' tenure

*Salaries listed below represent the minimum amount for the respective title

Senior Associate (Qualifications for Consideration: 4-6 Years with Firm or Upper-level management tenure in personal injury)(not this posting)

• *$160,000+ (Salary & Bonuses)
• Same benefits as Associate; and
• Company car
• Additional student loan assistance

Partner (4-7 years with firm and 7-12 years as a practicing attorney)(not this posting)

• *$215,000+ (Salary & Bonuses)
• Same benefits as Senior Associate; and
• Contract with SJ Law Firm which includes additional benefits
• Supplementary gift

Senior Partner (12+ years with firm & 15 years as a practicing attorney)(not this posting)

• *$300,000+ (Salary & Bonuses)
• Same benefits as above; and
• Additional contractual benefits
• Additional supplementary gift
• Added custom benefits to be discussed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year (Salary & Bonuses)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78759 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Projected Total Compensation: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Personal injury litigation: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78759 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78759: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person