Litigation Attorney

7-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Litigation Attorney with extensive experience in plaintiff's litigation, particularly in personal injury cases. The ideal candidate will provide legal counsel, develop cases, and represent clients throughout the litigation process.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice on personal injury issues through comprehensive legal research and analysis.
• Keep clients informed of case developments and explain personal injury law concepts and actions.
• Develop personal injury cases by reviewing investigative findings, consulting with experts, and completing the discovery process.
• Prepare legal briefs and develop strategies, arguments, and testimony for personal injury cases.
• Maintain case progress by enforcing productivity and quality standards and resolving operational problems.
• Resolve cases through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial prosecution, planning, organizing, and presenting arguments and evidence.
• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, redesigning processes, and implementing changes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor is from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission is in good standing at the North Carolina State Bar.
• Admission to the South Carolina State Bar is preferred to those in good standing.
• 10 years of plaintiff's litigation experience in North Carolina.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and execute case strategies effectively.
• Proficiency in case management and legal documentation.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Education & Certifications:

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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• The firm pays base life insurance, plus a supplemental option.
• Short and long-term disability paid by the firm.
• 401(k) with match.
• PTO, plus holidays and paid volunteer time off.
• Education and gym reimbursement.

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