Description:
Position Overview:MAS Law is seeking a motivated Associate Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with 5–8 years of experience in plaintiffs' personal injury law. This role requires a strong combination of pre-litigation case handling and litigation experience, with responsibility for managing cases from intake through resolution.
The ideal candidate is comfortable handling both settlement-driven pre-litigation work and active litigation duties, including depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation. This role offers a structured bonus track in addition to a competitive base salary.
Responsibilities:
Pre-Litigation Case Management
- Conduct initial client calls and case evaluation
- Perform liability investigations and case grading analysis
- Evaluate medical records and billing documentation
- Negotiate with insurance carriers to achieve favorable pre-suit settlements
- Develop and execute settlement strategy to maximize case value
- Maintain consistent client communication throughout treatment and negotiation phases
- Manage active litigation caseload with attorney oversight and independence
- Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and motions
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Attend mediations, hearings, and court appearances
- Assist in trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings when applicable
- Develop litigation strategy in coordination with senior attorneys and firm leadership
- Ensure deadlines, filings, and case progression are maintained efficiently
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active Texas Bar license required
- 5–8 years of plaintiffs' personal injury experience required
- Strong experience in both pre-litigation settlement work and litigation practice
- Deposition and negotiation experience required
- Trial experience required
- Strong organizational, time management, and case management skills
- Experience with case management systems
- Ability to work independently while managing a high-volume caseload
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary of $150,000
- Structured bonus track based on performance and case results
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company matching
- Growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding multi-state firm
