Trial Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Trial Associate Attorney for their office in Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate will primarily handle personal injury cases, provide legal advice, conduct research, and representing clients in various legal proceedings.

Job Overview:

The Trial Associate Attorney will manage personal injury cases from inception to resolution, including conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice on personal injury issues
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies
• Keep clients informed about case developments
• Analyze the plaintiff’s and defendant’s positions
• Explain personal injury law concepts and actions to clients
• Develop personal injury cases by reviewing investigative findings and reports
• Consult with experts and take depositions
• Complete the discovery process and prepare legal briefs
• Develop case strategies, arguments, and testimony
• Maintain case progress by following productivity and quality standards
• Resolve operational problems and identify work process improvements
• Resolve cases through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial
• Plan, organize, and present arguments in court
• Engage expert witnesses and examine witnesses
• Present evidence and closing arguments to the jury
• Improve quality results by evaluating and redesigning processes

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission in good standing to the North Carolina State Bar
• Admission in good standing to the South Carolina State Bar is preferred
• 3 years of NC personal injury litigation experience required

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
• Proficiency in case management software and MS Office Suite

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission in good standing to the North Carolina State Bar
• Admission in good standing to the South Carolina State Bar preferred

Benefits:

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