Personal Injury Pre-Trial Attorney (North Austin)

We are a high volume personal injury (mostly car wreck) firm and looking to hire a new pre-trial attorney. This attorney will be working in tandem with the handling attorney and/or litigation partner on all aspects of the case in preparation for trial. This position will have an opportunity to second chair some trials. This is a great long-term career opportunity with lots of potential for growth and is ideal for someone who wants to be a top level attorney. 

Responsibilities include:

• All aspects of litigation including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Help resolve client issues as they arise.
• Take direction from managing attorneys and execute assignments in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Required: JD and Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.
• Required: valid TX driver license.
• 2-5 Years personal injury trial experience preferred.
• 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.

Attorney Compensation & Benefits:

Litigation Associate I

• $75,000.00 to $100,000 DOE.
• Bonus structure evaluation and opportunity for raises end of Q4 of 2023.
• Annual raises are to be expected with good performance.

Path to Partnership:

Associate

• $75,000.00 - $100,000.00
• Paid TX State Bar Dues
• Paid CLE Courses
• Paid TTLA & CATLA membership dues
• Student Loan assistance after two years' tenure

Senior Associate (Qualifications for Consideration: 4-6 Years with Firm or Upper-level management tenure)

• $125,000 (Salary & Bonus)
• 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)

• $175,000 (Salary Bonus)
• 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)

• $300,000 (Salary Bonuses)
• Same benefits as Partner and
  • Additional contractual benefits
  • Additional supplementary gift
  • Added custom benefits to be discussed

Firm Benefits

• Health insurance for employee and immediate family in household;
• Holiday paid time off;
• General paid time off for vacation/personal/sick leave;
• 401K Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage;
• Life Insurance
• Gym reimbursement;
• Ongoing mentorship and training; and
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.