Senior Litigation Attorney - Fort Worth

Location: Fort Worth, Texas Type: Full-Time, On-Site (Monday–Friday) Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation & Trial About Thompson Law Thompson Law is a premier personal injury firm built for people whose lives have been upended by preventable tragedies. Founded in Texas and now serving clients in key markets across the country, we have recovered more than $2.1 billion for our clients. Top Verdict has recognized hundreds of our results—including some of the largest personal injury settlements in Texas—and we have been named among the Best Law Firms in the U.S. We pair relentless advocacy with real client commitment, and we back our attorneys with the case volume, infrastructure, and resources to win. The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Litigation Attorney to be a leader and anchor for the litigation docket in our Fort Worth, Texas office. This is a senior role for an experienced trial lawyer who wants to try cases, shape strategy, and build something—without the overhead and financial risk of running a firm. You will own case strategy from filing through verdict, first-chair trials, and lead a dedicated support team. Skilled litigation paralegals will assist and handle day-to-day case needs under your direction; medical records specialists, legal assistants, and closers will help carry the administrative load. Your time stays where it belongs: on strategy, depositions, mediation, and the courtroom. What You'll Do Lead Your Litigation Docket: Drive strategy on liability, coverage, damages, and valuation for a robust personal injury docket—from filing through final resolutionTry Cases to Verdict: First-chair jury trials, argue dispositive motions, handle hearings, and lead mediations when carriers refuse to pay full valueOwn Discovery & Motion Practice: Draft and direct pleadings, motions, and written discovery; prepare, take, and defend depositions of parties, experts, and treating physiciansDirect Settlement Strategy: Set minimum settlement parameters, approve demand packages, and continue working negotiations and or mediation efforts in advance of trialLead and Mentor: Supervise and develop your support team and be a leader and mentor to more junior attorneys, setting the standard for excellence, accountability, and collaborationServe as Client Advocate: Be the trusted voice for clients at the hardest moments of their lives—advising on strategy, progress, and settlement/trial decisions with clarity and compassionHelp Shape Firm Strategy: Partner with firm leadership to refine litigation strategy, share trial insights across offices, and help grow our Texas footprint What We're Looking For Texas License: Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of TexasSenior-Level Experience: 8+ years of litigation experience, with substantial personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense)Trial Track Record: Prefer some first-chair jury trial experience and have a real appetite for the courtroomStrategic Judgment: Proven ability to value cases, set settlement parameters, manage a robust docket, and direct support staff in executing case plansLeadership: Demonstrated success leading teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes legal environmentCommunication: Persuasive in writing and on your feet—with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, judges, and juriesTechnical Proficiency: Comfortable with legal research databases, case management software, and modern litigation technology, including responsible use of artificial intelligence Preferred: Experience with catastrophic injury, wrongful death, commercial trucking, or premises cases; a record of verdicts and settlements you're proud to talk about. Spanish speaking a plus. Why Thompson Law You get the best of both worlds: the autonomy to lead a local litigation practice, backed by the brand, incoming case volume, technology, and financial strength of an established national firm. You bring the trial skill and strategic drive; we supply the cases, the team, and the platform. We reward individual contribution directly. Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus an uncapped performance bonus tied to your results—paid monthly. What We Offer Base Salary + Uncapped Monthly Bonus: Competitive, above-market base plus performance bonuses paid monthly. 100% Firm-Paid Health Insurance: Full employee premium covered by the firmRetirement: 401(k) with employer matching contributionsProfessional Development: 100% firm-paid State Bar dues, CLE, TTLA membership, and Board Certification costsFull Benefits Package: Life insurance, optional dental and vision, generous PTO, and paid firm holidaysA Team Built to Win: Dedicated litigation paralegals, medical records, legal assistants, and closers assigned to assist your docket and your success Make Your Mark If you're ready to lead, try cases, and set records in Texas personal injury litigation, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and a summary of your trial and litigation results to rthompson@triallawyers.com. Thompson Law LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are held in strict confidence. Powered by JazzHR MkwbENyJnz