PreLitigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
We are currently hiring for a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our growing legal team.

We are a high-volume personal injury law firm seeking a newly licensed attorney who is eager to build a successful legal career. This role offers a unique opportunity to start in the pre-litigation department to gain foundational experience and then transition into the litigation department after six months of training and performance evaluation.

About the Role

This position is designed for newly licensed attorneys who are ready to hit the ground running. During the first six months, the attorney will focus on learning pre-litigation processes, including demand drafting, negotiations, and client communication. After successful completion of this training period, the attorney will transition to our litigation team to continue their career development with a stronger understanding of the full case lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of pre-litigation cases, including demand preparation, settlement negotiations, and case evaluation.
• Shadow experienced attorneys to learn firm processes and client communication strategies.
• Manage client communications and help resolve client issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Take direction from managing attorneys and execute tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Prepare to transition into litigation with foundational knowledge of case development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required : JD from an accredited law school.
• Required :
  Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.
• Required :
  Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Preferred :
  Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Preferred :
  Previous legal internship or clerkship experience in personal injury, litigation, or negotiation (not required).

Attorney Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000.00 yearly salary
• Bonus structure with evaluation and raise opportunity
• Student loan assistance after two year of tenure
• Annual raises in December based on performance

Firm Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (employee + immediate household family)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Long-term disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Sick leave
• Bereavement leave
• Gym membership
• Ongoing mentorship and training
• Clear advancement pathways

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Company Description

We are a personal injury law firm dedicated to our clients. Our passion and purpose revolve around helping them recover from their injuries and achieving the best possible outcomes for their cases. Our team is diverse, consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants from various backgrounds. We consider everyone at our firm to be part of a family, which has led us to create a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families.

Philosophy:
Our managers share a common goal and philosophy focused on training, development, and growth. We take a hands‑on approach in training our attorneys and staff to ensure they are set on a successful path within our firm. We offer ongoing internal Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions with Q&A opportunities. Our aim is to provide exceptional service to our clients, so we are committed to helping our attorneys reach their full potential and take pride in being part of Sandoval & James, PLLC.

Culture:
Our managers, including firm partners, maintain an open‑door policy, welcoming anyone at the firm to meet with them. Although we work at a fast pace and continuously strive for improvement and perfection, our firm culture remains light and laid‑back. We want everyone to enjoy coming to work, as we consider it a second home.

We are a personal injury law firm dedicated to our clients. Our passion and purpose revolve around helping them recover from their injuries and achieving the best possible outcomes for their cases. Our team is diverse, consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants from various backgrounds. We consider everyone at our firm to be part of a…