Managing Attorney

#Hiring: Managing Attorney ️

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $120,000–$200,000/yr + bonus

Schedule: Full-time Remote initially On-site once office opens

Experience: 2–8 years attorney experience

️ Active Minnesota State Bar Required

️ Practice area: Plaintiff Personal Injury

Firm quality: Established plaintiff personal injury firm expanding nationally

Career upside: Ground-floor leadership + Minnesota office buildout + team management

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Managing Attorney to launch and lead a new Minneapolis office for an established plaintiff personal injury firm. This role offers ground-floor leadership responsibility with the autonomy to manage Minnesota operations while receiving support from the firm's existing HR, intake, marketing, and operations infrastructure.

The Managing Attorney will oversee plaintiff personal injury matters, build and manage a legal team, develop Minnesota business relationships, and own the client experience while helping establish and grow the firm's presence in a new market.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all Minnesota office operations

Manage plaintiff personal injury cases and case strategy from intake through resolution

Oversee client outcomes and deliver a high-touch client experience

Hire, mentor, and manage attorneys, case managers, and paralegals

Build and develop a high-performing Minnesota legal team

Lead business development efforts throughout Minnesota

Work directly with firm co-founders on market development and office growth

Manage settlement strategy and case resolution

Develop relationships with referral sources and community contacts

Establish office policies, procedures, and workflows

Collaborate with HR, intake, marketing, and operations teams

Operate effectively in a fully paperless and technology-driven environment

Help establish and grow the Minneapolis office as the firm expands nationally

Qualifications & Requirements:

U.S. Work Eligibility Required

Education & Experience:

JD from an accredited law school

Active Minnesota State Bar membership in good standing

2–8 years of practicing attorney experience

Minimum 2 years of plaintiff personal injury experience

Experience handling plaintiff PI cases end-to-end

Track record of settlement results

Civil litigation, public defense, or malpractice experience may be considered

Ability to answer substantive personal injury legal questions independently

Must be based in Minneapolis and able to work on-site once the office opens

Technical Skills & Competencies:

Comfortable working in a fully paperless, digital environment

Tech-savvy and comfortable with Apple/Mac products

Experience with digital case management systems and AI tools

Strong organizational and case-management skills

Strong client communication and customer service skills

Ability to manage attorneys, case managers, and paralegals

Business development and relationship-building ability

Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style

Leadership & Culture:

Genuine warmth, humility, and respect toward attorneys and support staff

Treats paralegals and case managers as valued members of the team

Strong team-player mentality

Willingness to collaborate rather than operate independently

Long-term mindset and interest in helping build the Minnesota office

Candidates transitioning from solo practice should demonstrate a strong commitment to working within a larger team environment

Strongly Preferred:

Existing Minnesota referral network or book of business

Strong roots or ties within the Minnesota community

Experience building or managing a legal team

Experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation

Working Conditions:

Full-time position based in Minneapolis

Remote initially while the office is being established

Transition to full-time on-site work once the Minneapolis office opens

Ground-floor leadership opportunity with significant operational autonomy

Support from established HR, intake, marketing, and operations infrastructure