The Senior Attorney Manager oversees trial attorneys, manages personal injury litigation cases, and ensures high-quality legal work. They lead a team, direct case development, negotiate settlements, and prepare for trials.
Job Title: Senior Attorney Manager
Locations: San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, Dallas, Houston
Base Salary: $250,000
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a proven Attorney Manager with extensive litigation experience and extensive experience building and scaling litigation teams to oversee a team of trial attorneys and legal staff at the largest Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm in Texas. This individual will play a key leadership role by directing and supervising a team of 4–6 attorneys through every stage of case development.
The ideal candidate is a high-performing trial attorney with deep experience in personal injury litigation, exceptional leadership ability, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client-centered results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 4–6 attorneys and their assigned support staff.
- Ensure cases are thoroughly developed from intake through trial and/or resolution in alignment with firm standards and client interests.
- Oversee all aspects of case handling, including:
- Client meetings and strategy discussions
- Case development and case evaluation
- Drafting and sending demand letters
- Negotiating settlements
- Filing lawsuits and managing litigation
- Issuing and responding to written discovery
- Reviewing and analyzing medical records
- Motion practice and court hearings
- Preparing for and conducting depositions
- Preparing for trial through conclusion and/or settlement
- Supervise all cases assigned to your team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality legal work.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 personal injury jury trials preferred (Plaintiff or Defense).
- Proven experience with Texas personal injury law, including pre-litigation, litigation processes, and trial.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active Bar license required, Active Texas Bar license required.
TOP-TIER BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Paid vacation, holidays, and leave
- 401(k) with 4% company match (immediate vesting)
- 80% employer-paid medical coverage
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Career advancement and leadership development programs
- Gym membership and employee recognition programs
- Regular firm events and community involvement initiatives
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