Trial Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trial Attorney in Charlotte, NC, to lead high-value personal injury cases from intake through verdict. This full-time role involves handling all litigation aspects, including discovery, mediation, and jury trials, with support from an experienced legal team.

Duties

• Lead complex personal injury cases through all litigation stages in NC District and Superior Courts.
• Investigate claims, develop case strategy, and draft briefs and motions.
• Conduct depositions, discovery, expert consultations, and witness preparation.
• Try cases to verdict, presenting evidence and making arguments.
• Provide legal counsel and set realistic expectations for clients.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.
• At least 5 years of plaintiff's litigation experience in NC required.
• SC Bar admission preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex personal injury cases.
• Deep understanding of civil litigation rules and trial strategy.
• Excellent writing, communication, and negotiation skills.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed with the North Carolina State Bar.

Skills

• Fearless courtroom presence and calm under pressure.
• Strong legal writing and communication abilities.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Firm-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO, holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
• Education and gym reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis.

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.