What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Trial Attorney - Personal Injury position at Speaks Law Firm?
Speaks Law Firm is seeking a NC licensed Attorney with litigation experience to join our well-established nationally recognized firm. Our team is deeply committed to client advocacy, and we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in every case we manage. This job can be conducted in our Charlotte or Wilmington office locations and remote/hybrid work will be considered for the perfect candidate.
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Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
This is a full-time salary exempt position. Annual base salary plus commission depends on experience.
Why work at Speaks Law Firm?
Visit speakslaw.com to learn more about us!
No recruiter emails or phone calls please
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- 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
- Other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership
- 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
This is a full-time salary exempt position. Annual base salary plus commission depends on experience.
Why work at Speaks Law Firm?
- Be an individual contributor to meaningful work at a growing law firm.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- A creative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO & parental leave.