Supervising Associate

Smith Clinesmith, LLP

$96K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and J.D. degree required.
  • Residency in North Texas (Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, or Collin counties).
  • Minimum seven years of personal injury litigation or trial experience.
  • Previous supervisory experience of attorneys or legal teams.
  • Solid understanding of personal injury, tort law, medical terminology, and civil law.
  • Computer proficiency necessary.
  • Strong persuasive writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee legal operations in the Southwest region.
  • Ensure compliance with firm policies, ethical standards, and laws.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to the team.
  • Monitor case progress and maintain quality standards.
  • Develop team members and manage their workloads.
  • Promote accountability and efficiency within the region.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Potential for career advancement within the firm.
  • Access to a network of experienced legal professionals.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
Full Job Description
Description

The Southwest Supervising Associate is responsible for leading and overseeing the legal operations of our Southwest region, consisting of multiple attorneys, paralegals, and legal support professionals. This position ensures that all matters are handled effectively, ethically, and in accordance with firm policies, professional standards, and applicable laws. The Southwest Supervising Associate provides strategic legal guidance, monitors case progress and quality, develops team members, manages workloads, and promotes accountability throughout the region. The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney and strong leader who can balance legal strategy, operational oversight, employee development, and client service

Responsibilities

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Qualifications
• A bachelor's degree and a J.D. degree are required.
• Reside in North Texas (Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, or Collin counties).
• At least seven (7) years of personal injury litigation or trial experience in wrongful death, medical malpractice, personal injury, or civil litigation practice areas.
• Prior experience supervising attorneys, paralegals, or legal teams.
• A good understanding of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is desired.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Persuasive writing and verbal communication skills.

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