Co-Managing Attorney Personal Injury
Houston, TX | Senior Leadership Opportunity
More Than a Caseload. A Seat at the Table.A growing
Houston-based personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced
Trial Attorney to join the practice in a senior leadership role as
Co-Managing Attorney, working directly alongside the firm owner to help lead and grow the practice.
This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished personal injury litigator who is ready to take the next step beyond simply managing a caseload. The ideal candidate is someone who wants a
genuine voice in the firm's operations, strategy, culture, and growth while continuing to do what they do best aggressively and effectively advocate for clients.
The Co-Managing Attorney will have the opportunity to handle cases from
intake through verdict, while partnering with ownership on the day-to-day management and long-term direction of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and aggressively litigate a caseload of personal injury matters from pre-suit through trial
- Take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, and represent clients at mediations and settlement negotiations
- Develop case strategy and guide matters through all stages of litigation
- Try cases to verdict when a fair and appropriate resolution cannot be reached
- Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials throughout the greater Houston area
- Partner directly with the firm owner on day-to-day operations, staffing, workflow, and strategic decision-making
- Help shape and implement the firm's short- and long-term growth strategy
- Supervise, mentor, and develop case managers, paralegals, and litigation support staff
- Help establish best practices, improve processes, and maintain a high level of client service
- Serve as a senior leader and trusted partner in building the firm's culture and reputation
What We're Looking For
- Substantial personal injury litigation experience, with the ability to manage cases from pre-suit through trial
- First-chair trial experience strongly preferred
- Strong deposition, negotiation, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy skills
- Proven ability to independently manage complex litigation matters
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or law firm management experience preferred or demonstrated readiness to step into a leadership role
- Strong business judgment and the ability to think beyond individual cases
- Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Genuine interest in helping build, grow, and shape a law firm
Compensation & Benefits
- $150,000$175,000 base salary, depending on experience
- 401(k) with employer match
- Senior-level leadership opportunity with direct access to ownership
- Meaningful influence over firm strategy, culture, staffing, and growth
- Opportunity to help build something rather than simply inherit a caseload
Ready for Your Next Level?If you're an experienced personal injury trial attorney who is ready to move beyond simply practicing law and wants a
real leadership role with a voice in how a firm operates and grows, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Bring your litigation experience. Bring your ideas. Help shape what comes next.
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