Speaks Law Firm is a well established personal injury firm with offices located in both Wilmington, North Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina.
We have recently experienced a lot of growth and are adding to our team of attorneys. Our firm is committed to client satisfaction;
therefore candidates must have solid personal injury experience. We are looking for a North Carolina licensed Attorney who is in early to mid-career.
Acting as an assertive advocate for our clients, you would be joining our team to handle auto liability, premises liability, and commercial claims.
Responsibilities
- Drafting lawsuits, drafting and responding to discovery, taking depositions, and conducting mediations and trials.
- Work closely within the litigation team to guide the work of the paralegals and be support to the senior managing attorneys for civil litigation and Camp Lejeune clients.
- Determine case strategies and solutions to serve client's needs after analysis
- Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action.
- Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as briefs, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence.
- Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions.
- Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Personal Injury Litigation experience
- Proficiency in writing, research, and negotiation
- Experience with case management software and documentation, specifically Needles Neos
- Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
- Must be able to handle complex caseloads with little supervision
- Must be an active member of the NC bar association
- Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
- Superb negotiation skills and experience
Compensation
$75,000 - $90,000 yearly PLUS any negotiated commission / incentive structure, which depends on qualifications
About Speaks Law Firm
- Investing in employee development and growth
- Great company culture
- Ability to be an individual contributor to meaningful work
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401k with employer contribution
- PTO of 15 days after 30 days with the firm
- Parental leave
- Open to possible hybrid work situation depending on candidate
2 days ago