Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Attorney – Founding Texas Role

Compensation: $120,000–$175,000 DOE

• Founding-level opportunity to help launch and shape the firm's Texas presence
• Rare chance to build SOPs, workflows, and operating systems from the ground up
• Blend hands‑on personal injury litigation with real operational leadership
• Direct collaboration with firm leadership and a clear runway to senior leadership
• Competitive compensation, full benefits, and long‑term growth potential

Location: Newark, NJ
Initial focus on system design, case strategy, and operational build‑out. On‑site leadership in Houston expected within approximately one year as the Texas office scales.

Our client is a nationally recognized, rapidly growing personal injury firm with a strong mission‑driven culture. Known for combining excellent legal outcomes with compassion for clients, the firm is expanding into Texas and is seeking a senior attorney to help establish the operational foundation, standards, and practices that will support long‑term success statewide.

This role is ideal for an experienced personal injury attorney who enjoys both litigation and building systems. You'll help establish the firm's Texas PI operations while maintaining a limited caseload and setting the standards future attorneys will follow.

• Help establish and lead the firm's New Jersey personal injury operations
• Design, document, and implement SOPs and end‑to‑end workflows for Texas PI matters
• Build standardized forms, templates, correspondence, and process documentation
• Define case‑handling benchmarks, communication protocols, and escalation paths
• Manage a focused personal injury caseload from intake through resolution
• Conduct client interviews and oversee discovery, negotiations, and settlements
• Serve as the primary Texas liaison to firm leadership
• Train and mentor attorneys and staff as the Texas team grows
• Participate in cross‑functional discussions to continuously refine processes and systems

• Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing
• 5+ years of personal injury experience, including pre‑litigation and litigation
• Demonstrated experience building or implementing SOPs or legal workflows
• Strong written communication skills with attention to process documentation
  
  Organized, systems‑oriented leadership style
• Client‑focused, collaborative, and accountable professional approach

• Opportunity to create a lasting operational legacy in Texas
• High-autonomy role with trust, ownership, and influence
• Mission‑driven culture that values excellence, integrity, and compassion
• Supportive leadership with room to grow into senior management
• Meaningful work shaping both client outcomes and the firm's future

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan

Relocation: Case‑by‑case