What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Lawyer position at Sandoval | James, PLLC?
We are currently hiring for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney and a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney.
We are a high volume personal injury law firm and looking to hire a new attorney. This attorney will be working on a high volume docket. 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. Must have at least two years of experience in personal injury litigation.
Responsibilities include:
- For Litigation Attorney: All aspects of litigation including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
- For Pre-litigation Attorney: All aspects of pre-litigation, including demands, negotiations, and case evaluation.
- 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.
- Must have valid TX driver license.
- Two years in personal injury litigation 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
- $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 DOE
- Bonus structure evaluation and opportunity for raises end of Q4 of 2024.
- Student loans assistance (No cap/limit on total amount).
- Annual raises in December are to be expected with good performance.
Path to Partnership:
Salaries listed represent the minimum starting salary
Associate (First 4-6 years with firm) (This Posting)
- Starting at 100,000.00 - $125,000.00 (Salary & Bonuses)
- Paid TX State Bar Dues
- Paid CLE Courses
- Paid TTLA & CATLA membership dues
- All firm benefits (detailed at the bottom)
- Student loan reimbursement after 1 year tenure
Senior Associate (Qualifications for Consideration: 4-6 Years with Firm or Upper-level management tenure)
- Starting at $160,000 (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 in personal injury)
- Starting $215,000 (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)
- Starting $350,000 (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 membership;
- Ongoing mentorship and training; and
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to practice in the State of Texas?
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000