Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Speaks Law Firm; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Parental leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Speaks Law Firm in Charlotte, NC seeks a North Carolina Licensed Attorney with a passion for personal injury to join our legal team. You will analyze evidence, draft briefs, and collaborate with senior attorneys to advocate for clients.

The role offers a full-time salary exempt position with potential commissions based on experience and performance; the firm emphasizes growth and a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active NC Bar membership required.
• Two or more years in personal injury pre-litigation or litigation preferred.
• Willingness to grow with our attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Analyze evidence including medical records and investigative findings, interview clients and witnesses, consult field experts, and research statutes and case law
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, motions, pleadings, and other correspondence
• Collaborate with Senior Attorneys to determine case strategies and solutions to serve client's needs after thorough analysis and review of plaintiff and defense positions
• Resolve cases to achieve the best possible outcome for the client through mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Participate in marketing initiatives such as podcasts, blogs, and ad campaigns

Skills

Writing

Research

Negotiation

Public speaking

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Active NC Bar Association

Active SC Bar Association preferred

Tools

SmartAdvocateSoftware

Job description

Speaks Law Firm is seeking aNorth Carolina Licensed Attorney with a passion for personal injury to join our legal team in Charlotte, NC. Visit speakslaw.com to learn more about us!

Responsibilities:

• Analyze evidence including medical records and investigative findings, interviewclients and witnesses, consultfield experts, and research statutes and case law


• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, motions,pleadings, and other correspondence


• Collaborate with Senior Attorneys to determine case strategies and solutions to serve client's needs after thorough analysis and review of plaintiff and defense positions


• Resolve cases to achieve the best possible outcome for the client through mediation, arbitration, and trial


• Participate in marketing initiatives such as podcasts, blogs, and ad campaigns

Qualifications:

• Active member ofNC Bar Association required


• Active member of SC Bar Association preferred


• Two (2) or more years of experience in personal injury pre-litigation or litigation preferred


• A willingness to learn and growwith our nationally recognized attorneys is a must


• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus


• Proficiency in writing, research, negotiation, and public speaking required


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required


• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required


• Experience with SmartAdvocateSoftware a plus


• Passion for advocating for our clients and maintaining a positive attitude required

Compensation

This is a full-time salary exempt position. Annual base salary plus commission depends on experience.

Why work at Speaks Law Firm?

• Be an individual contributor to meaningful work at a growing law firm.


• Professional growth opportunities.


• A creative and supportive work environment.


• Competitive compensation package.


• Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO & parental leave.