Description

Personal Injury Attorney (Austin, TX - Hybrid Eligible)

Must be based in or near Austin, Texas

Ramos James Law, PLLC is an award-winning plaintiff's personal injury firm looking for a Texas-licensed attorney with 2+ years of personal injury experience who is ready to serve as lead counsel on a litigation docket. If you want meaningful responsibility, autonomy in case strategy, and the opportunity to achieve outstanding results for clients, this is the role for you.

Compensation

• $125,000-$150,000 yearly compensation
• Ceiling-free commissions
• Profit sharing (after eligibility)
• High performers have substantial earnings upside

Benefits

• Participation in the Group Health Insurance Plan
• Hybrid work setup (after initial training)
• Upside commission structure with major
• 401(k) non-elective contribution (after eligibility)
• Profit sharing (after eligibility)
• Paid Time Off
• Malpractice insurance
• Bar dues covered
• Trial Lawyer Association membership
• Positive, collaborative, team-focused culture

Responsibilities

What You'll Do
• Serve as lead counsel on your personal injury docket
• Develop a case strategy with meaningful autonomy and team support
• Conduct new client consultations with clarity and compassion
• Move cases forward with urgency, ownership, and a results-driven mindset
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery, and correspondence
• Argue motions and represent clients in court
• Delegate effectively while retaining full responsibility for outcomes
• Resolve settlements and verdicts, including liens and disbursements
• Collaborate with teammates, share wins, and support others
• Identify issues and implement solutions proactively

Qualifications

Required
• Based in or near Austin, TX
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar License
• 2+ years of personal injury experience
• Ability to manage a heavy, fast-moving caseload
• Strong research, writing, communication, and courtroom skills
• Proficiency with Dropbox, Slack, case management systems, and AI tools
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Team-first, humble, supportive approach
• Commitment to compassionate and urgent client communication

Preferred
• Spanish speaker