Personal Injury Associate Attorney in Austin

Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Austin, TX to identify a motivated and experienced Personal Injury Associate Attorney ready to join a boutique, high-impact team.

Position: Plaintiff's Personal Injury Associate Attorney
Location: Austin, TX – Hybrid (1+ day/week remote after onboarding)
Position Type: Full-Time

About the Firm

This isn’t your typical high-volume PI shop. The practice is tight-knit, selective, and trial-oriented with a Partner who’s kind, responsive, and deeply involved in each case. With a caseload of ~30 active matters, you’ll gain meaningful litigation experience while maintaining work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• First-chair small claims and second-chair mid- to high-value PI cases
• Draft your own demands (paralegal support provided; not assembly-line work)
• Handle a variety of personal injury cases:
• 95% auto (fender-benders to mid-range)
• 5% high-exposure cases in broader torts
• Work closely with a team of 4 experienced paralegals
• Contribute to strategy and client communications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in plaintiff or defense-side personal injury
• Texas Bar license required
• Trial experience a plus, but not required
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Willingness to contribute to a collaborative, low-ego environment
• No book of business required — but availability to manage active caseload is key

Perks & Benefits

• Full health and dental insurance
• Hybrid schedule (WFH 1x/week after ramp-up; flexibility long-term)
• Tailored bonus structure based on fee generation – high earnings potential
• Supportive, close-knit team culture
• Low-pressure, high-integrity environment focused on quality over quantity

Interested?

If you're a litigation-minded personal injury attorney looking for a growth role with real courtroom opportunities and a fantastic mentor, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac for confidential consideration.

📩 Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 401-6992

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.