Associate Trial Attorney - Personal Injury

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate litigation matters as assigned
• Handle assigned non-exceptional cases in litigation through settlement or verdict as directed by the Senior Managing Attorney and Lead Trial Attorney
• Ensure that discovery and necessary depositions on assigned cases are accurately completed in a timely manner
• Ensure all experts are retained and designated in a timely manner
• Complete the required mediations per month as assigned by leadership
• Ensure all notes and documents are up to date and accessible through CMS
• Monitor Statute of Limitations (SOLs) and attend routine SOL meetings
• Accountable for all litigation deadlines and ensure they are calendared appropriately
• Ensure appropriate reporting of all case dates, offers, demands, and settlement amounts
• Direct the litigation case managers’ casework by providing legal guidelines and ensuring deadlines are adhered to
• Actively participate in litigation meetings and advise on case strategy
• Assist attorneys and other staff when needed and as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of NC personal injury experience, preferably litigation
• Must be an active member of the NC Bar Association
• Proficiency in writing, research, and negotiation required
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and public speaking skills required
• Active member of SC Bar Association a plus
• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus
• Experience with Needles Neos or SmartAdvocate Case Management Software a plus

Pay

This is a full-time salary exempt position. Annual base salary plus commission depends on experience.

Schedule

This job can be conducted in our Charlotte or Wilmington office locations and remote/hybrid work will be considered for the perfect candidate.