Personal Injury Litigation Attorney (North Austin)
We are an established and expanding personal injury law firm with a primary focus on auto, premises liability, and workplace injury cases. We are
- seeking motivated litigation attorneys at both the entry level (0-2 years of experience) and mid-level (3-6 years of personal injury litigation experience)
- who are eager for the opportunity to contribute to and grow with 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.
ResponsibilitiesManage 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.Between 0 - 6 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 BenefitsHealth insurance for employee and immediate family in household;Holiday paid time off;General paid time off for vacation / personal;Sick TimeBereavement 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; andOpportunities for growth and advancement.Attorney Compensation & Benefits :
Path to Partnership :
Associate _(this posting)_
$80,000 - $180,000.00 (Salary & Bonuses)D.O.EPaid TX State Bar DuesPaid CLE CoursesPaid TTLA & CATLA membership duesFirm 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; andCompany carAdditional student loan assistancePartner (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; andContract with SJ Law Firm which includes additional benefitsSupplementary giftSenior Partner (12+ years with firm & 15 years as a practicing attorney)_(not this posting)_
$300,000+ (Salary & Bonuses)Same benefits as above; andAdditional contractual benefitsAdditional supplementary giftAdded custom benefits to be discussedJob Type : Full-time
Pay : $80,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year (Salary & Bonuses)
Benefits :
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programRelocation assistanceTuition reimbursementVision insuranceLicense / Certification :
Driver's License (Required)Ability to Commute :
Austin, TX 78759 (Required)Work Location : In person
Job Type : Full-time
Projected Total Compensation : $80,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits :
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRelocation assistanceRetirement planVision insuranceExperience :
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