Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Salary plus commission

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Speaks Law Firm in Wilmington, NC seeks a North Carolina Licensed Attorney with a passion for personal injury to join our legal team. Analyze evidence, interview clients and witnesses, research statutes and case law, and prepare briefs, motions, and pleadings.

Collaborate with Senior Attorneys to develop case strategies, resolve cases through mediation or trial, and participate in marketing initiatives. This is a full-time, salary-exempt position offering base pay plus commission based on

Qualifications

• Active NC Bar Association member required.
• Active SC Bar Association member preferred.
• Two or more years of personal injury pre-litigation or litigation experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow with nationally recognized attorneys.
• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus.
• Proficiency in writing, research, negotiation, and public speaking.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Experience with SmartAdvocate Software a plus.
• Passion for advocating for clients and maintaining a positive attitude.

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 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

Legal research

Negotiation

Public speaking

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Client interview

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Job description

Speaks Law Firmis seeking aNorth Carolina Licensed Attorneywith a passion for personal injury to join our legal team in Wilmington, 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.