Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to handle personal injury cases primarily in North Carolina. The role involves advising clients, preparing cases, conducting legal research, and representing clients in court proceedings.

Job Duties:

• Provide legal advice on personal injury issues by conducting comprehensive legal research.
• Keep clients informed about case developments and provide explanations of personal injury law concepts and actions.
• Develop personal injury cases by reviewing investigative findings, police reports, medical reports, and other relevant documents.
• Consult with experts, take and defend depositions, and complete the discovery process.
• Prepare legal briefs and develop case strategies, arguments, and testimony.
• Maintain case progress by following productivity and quality standards, resolving operational problems, and identifying process improvements.
• Resolve cases through settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or trial proceedings.
• Plan, organize, and present arguments and counter-arguments; engage expert witnesses; prepare and present evidence; interrogate witnesses; and deliver closing arguments to juries.
• Improve case outcomes by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes and implementing necessary changes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission is in good standing at the North Carolina State Bar.
• Admission in good standing to the South Carolina State Bar preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of plaintiff’s litigation experience in North Carolina.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of personal injury law and litigation procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and courts.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Base life insurance paid by the firm plus supplemental options.
• Short and long-term disability paid by the firm.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
• Education and gym reimbursement.

Job Location: Charlotte, NC

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.