Overview

: Managing Attorney Location: Minneapolis, MNSalary: $120,000 $200,000/yr + bonusSchedule: Full-time Remote initially On-site once office opensExperience: 2 8 years attorney experience Active Minnesota State Bar Required Practice area: Plaintiff Personal InjuryFirm quality: Established plaintiff personal injury firm expanding nationallyCareer upside: Ground-floor leadership + Minnesota office buildout + team managementCentral 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 ResponsibilitiesLead all Minnesota office operationsManage plaintiff personal injury cases and case strategy from intake through resolutionOversee client outcomes and deliver a high-touch client experienceHire, mentor, and manage attorneys, case managers, and paralegalsBuild and develop a high-performing Minnesota legal teamLead business development efforts throughout MinnesotaWork directly with firm co-founders on market development and office growthManage settlement strategy and case resolutionDevelop relationships with referral sources and community contactsEstablish office policies, procedures, and workflowsCollaborate with HR, intake, marketing, and operations teamsOperate effectively in a fully paperless and technology-driven environmentHelp establish and grow the Minneapolis office as the firm expands nationallyQualifications & Requirements:U.S. Work Eligibility RequiredEducation & Experience:JD from an accredited law schoolActive Minnesota State Bar membership in good standing2 8 years of practicing attorney experienceMinimum 2 years of plaintiff personal injury experienceExperience handling plaintiff PI cases end-to-endTrack record of settlement resultsCivil litigation, public defense, or malpractice experience may be consideredAbility to answer substantive personal injury legal questions independentlyMust be based in Minneapolis and able to work on-site once the office opensTechnical Skills & Competencies:Comfortable working in a fully paperless, digital environmentTech-savvy and comfortable with Apple/Mac productsExperience with digital case management systems and AI toolsStrong organizational and case-management skillsStrong client communication and customer service skillsAbility to manage attorneys, case managers, and paralegalsBusiness development and relationship-building abilityCollaborative, team-oriented leadership styleLeadership & Culture:Genuine warmth, humility, and respect toward attorneys and support staffTreats paralegals and case managers as valued members of the teamStrong team-player mentalityWillingness to collaborate rather than operate independentlyLong-term mindset and interest in helping build the Minnesota officeCandidates transitioning from solo practice should demonstrate a strong commitment to working within a larger team environmentStrongly Preferred:Existing Minnesota referral network or book of businessStrong roots or ties within the Minnesota communityExperience building or managing a legal teamExperience in plaintiff personal injury litigationWorking Conditions:Full-time position based in MinneapolisRemote initially while the office is being establishedTransition to full-time on-site work once the Minneapolis office opensGround-floor leadership opportunity with significant operational autonomySupport from established HR, intake, marketing, and operations infrastructure