Senior Mass Torts Litigation Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Mass Torts Litigation Attorney for its Wilmington, NC, location.

Job Overview:

The Senior Mass Torts Litigation Attorney will oversee all aspects of mass tort litigation cases, provide legal counsel to clients, manage a team of paralegals, and ensure effective case strategies to serve client needs.

Duties:

• Draft lawsuits, discovery documents, briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Managed and guided paralegals in civil litigation and Camp Lejeune cases.
• Analyze client needs and determine appropriate legal solutions.
• Argue motions in court during legal proceedings.
• Perform legal research and draft briefs, pleadings, and motions.
• Provide legal counsel and support to clients.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of Personal Injury trial experience.
• Experience in federal courts preferred.
• Experience with mass torts preferred.
• Proficiency in writing, research, and negotiation.
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment and navigate online software.
• Must handle complex caseloads with little supervision.
• An active member of the local Bar Association.
• Current JD.
• NC State Bar licensed.
• Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) are required.
• Superb negotiation skills and experience.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• NC State Bar license.

Skills:

• Writing, research, and negotiation proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Superior public speaking skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including legal research programs.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads with minimal supervision.

Benefits Offered:

• Investing in employee development and growth.
• Great company culture.
• Ability to contribute individually to meaningful work.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with employer contribution.
• 15 days of PTO.
• Parental leave.