Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in personal injury law is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Personal Injury Attorney to join their team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload, providing legal representation to clients injured in accidents, ensuring exceptional client service, and maximizing case value through strategic negotiation and litigation.

Job Duties:

• Assign cases to Case Managers and supervise their activities to ensure efficient case management.
• Conduct attorney reviews of non-priority cases to monitor coverage and liability issues, oversee medical management, and address client concerns promptly.
• Communicate with clients to maintain high standards of client service and facilitate medical treatment as needed.
• Attend weekly pre-litigation conferences with litigation attorneys to evaluate case progress and determine optimal legal strategies.
• Oversee the medical records department, ensuring timely review and processing of records.
• Manage employee issues with HR, ensuring departmental and firm policy adherence.
• Handle escalated client calls and communications requiring attorney intervention.
• Perform settlement negotiations and review settlement memos for accuracy.
• Strategize methods to enhance case value and client benefits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as the Statute of Limitations.
• Utilize CRM software and dashboard reports to analyze case status and prioritize workload.
• Collaborate with adjusters and external parties to facilitate case resolution and post-settlement matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the NC State Bar is in good standing; admission to the SC State Bar is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in personal injury law practice preferred.
• Strong passion for client service and operational excellence.
• Supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships, and lead a team effectively.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethical standards, client confidentiality, and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows/Office; experience with Litify or similar CRM software preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits: The firm offers a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, base life insurance with supplemental options, short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) with match, generous PTO, including holidays and paid volunteer time off, and education and gym reimbursement.

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to seriously injured individuals in North Carolina and South Carolina. The firm's major practice areas include personal injury, workers' compensation, social security disability, nursing home negligence, defective medical devices, premises liability, car and truck accidents, and wrongful death. The firm's offices are located in Charlotte, Monroe, and Hickory, North Carolina.