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The Wilhite Law Firm

Managing Attorney - Personal Injury

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  • Full Time
  • $175,000 - $250,000/year
  • Dallas, TX
December 11, 2025 Attorney Personal Injury Law

Job Description

 Are you the right fit for the Managing Attorney role at our top tier award winning personal injury law firm? 


 Who We Are:

We’re a fast-moving, plaintiff’s personal injury firm that goes to trial. We are not just a settlement firm. We take on serious injuries, tough liability, and high-exposure cases – and we expect our senior litigators to lead the charge and not sit on the sidelines.


If you’re looking for a place to coast, this isn’t your seat. If you are looking to lead and grow this could be for you!


 Do you exemplify our Core Values:

  • Committed – fearless, driven, accountable, resilient 
  • Mindful – measured, prudent, critical thinking, results oriented problem solvers 
  • Agile – continually improve, love to learn, flexible, creative 
  • Collaborative – kind, authentic, fun, compassionate, team player who loves to win 

Expectations:


· Take full lead of a pre-lit and litigation docket

· Drive output of demands, case strategy, motions, depositions, mediation, and trials

· Be the person we hand our most difficult, high-value, and high-risk cases to---and get results

· Make clear, decisive calls on liability, value, and trial posture and stand behind them

· Give clients direct, honest assessments about risk and value

· Go-to legal mind for high-impact personal injury cases and be a trusted leader 

· Help us make key operational decisions for our Texas offices

Requirements

 What Success Looks Like:


· Consistently move files forward – no dormant cases on your docket

· Mentor attorneys and staff instead of creating chaos for them

· Prepare every case like it’s going to a jury

· Judges respect you, defense counsel takes you seriously, and clients trust you

· When something goes sideways, your first instinct is “What can I fix”?

· Raise the bar for the entire team, not just for yourself


Qualifications – What You Must Bring to the Table:


· Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school 

· Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

· 5+ years of litigation experience, with a strong focus on personal injury work

· Prior role as a Supervising or Managing attorney

· Demonstrated track record of strong results in high-exposure cases (settlements, verdicts, or both)

· Comfortable managing a heavy docket independently

· Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills

· Proven leadership skills in a high volume fast-paced environment - juggling multiple cases, priorities, and people

· Uncompromising commitment to ethics, professionalism, and ongoing learning

· Comfortable with case management software, digital files, and modern law practice technology

· Office - on site role


Benefits:


· Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

· Considerable add-ons to health package

· 401(k) plan with company match

· Flexible Time off (FTO) and paid holidays


Compensation package:

· $175-250k plus bonus


This is a high impact leadership role for a seasoned attorney who can guide a talented team, shape firm strategy, and deliver stand out results for our clients. Our Core Values are non-negotiable.


ONLY those candidates whose qualifications most closely match will be considered for this exciting new opportunity in our Dallas office!


 If you possess these Core Values, experience, and qualifications, we would love to talk with you about this unique opportunity! 

Salary
  • $175,000 - $250,000/year


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