Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina and be an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association.
Have 1–3 years of personal injury litigation experience.
Be proficient in legal writing, research, and negotiation.
Have experience with case management software and documentation; experience with SmartAdvocate is a plus.
Have communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills.
Be able to handle complex caseloads.
Have advanced computer skills using legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis.
Responsibilities
Draft lawsuits and discovery, respond to discovery, take depositions, and conduct mediations and trials.
Work within the litigation team to guide paralegals’ work and support senior and lead trial attorneys in civil litigation.
Provide legal counsel by analyzing clients’ needs and determining an appropriate course of action.
Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis.
Research, draft, and prepare legal documents for clients, including briefs, motions, pleadings, and correspondence.
Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with SmartAdvocate case management software.
Speaks Law Firm is an established and growing personal injury law firm with offices in Wilmington and Charlotte, North Carolina. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a motivated North Carolina–licensed Associate Litigation Attorney to join our legal team. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney at the beginning of their career who is eager to develop strong litigation skills, work closely with experienced attorneys, and advocate for individuals injured through no fault of their own.
No phone calls or recruiter emails.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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 support the senior and lead trial attorneys for civil litigation
Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action.
Determine case strategies and solutions to serve client's needs after analysis
Research, draft and prepare appropriate legal documents for clients, such as briefs, motions, pleadings, and other correspondence as needed
Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
Desired Qualifications:
1-3 years of Personal Injury Litigation experience
Must be an active member of the NCBA
Proficiency in writing, research, and negotiation
Experience with case management software and documentation, SmartAdvocate is a plus
Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
Must be able to handle complex caseloads
Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
Superb negotiation skills
Compensation: Annual base salary estimated to be $70,000 - $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience plus an additional incentive/ commission structure which will grow as you grow!
Why work at Speaks Law Firm?
Ability to be an individual contributor to meaningful work.