Associate Trial Attorney - Personal Injury

Speaks Law Firm; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO & parental leave

Job summary

Speaks Law Firm is seeking an NC-licensed attorney with litigation experience to join a nationally recognized firm. The position can be based in Charlotte or Wilmington, with remote/hybrid work considered for the right candidate.

The attorney will handle litigation matters from investigation through trial, coordinate discovery, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential; bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of NC personal injury experience, preferably in litigation.
• Active NC Bar membership required; SC Bar a plus.
• Strong writing, research, and negotiation skills are essential.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and public speaking abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; familiarity with case management software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and litigate assigned matters, including investigations and discovery.
• Manage cases through settlement or verdict under senior attorneys guidance.
• Coordinate depositions and expert retention in timely fashion.
• Maintain documentation in CMS and monitor deadlines and SOLs.
• Participate in strategy discussions and provide case updates to leadership.
• Support staff and other attorneys as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

NC Bar Association member

Written communication

Public speaking

Negotiation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Needles Neos

SmartAdvocate

Job description

Speaks Law Firm

Speaks Law Firm is seeking a NC licensed Attorney with litigation experience to join our well‑established nationally recognized firm. Our team is deeply committed to client advocacy, and we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in every case we manage. This job can be conducted in our Charlotte or Wilmington office locations and remote/hybrid work will be considered for the perfect candidate.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate litigation matters as assigned
• Handle assigned non‑exceptional cases in litigation through settlement or verdict as directed by the Senior Managing Attorney and Lead Trial Attorney
• Ensure that discovery and necessary depositions on assigned cases are accurately completed in a timely manner
• Ensure all experts are retained and designated in a timely manner
• Complete the required mediations per month as assigned by leadership
• Ensure all notes and documents are up to date and accessible through CMS
• Monitor Statute of Limitations (SOLs) and attend routine SOL meetings
• Accountable for all litigation deadlines and ensure they are calendared appropriately
• Ensure appropriate reporting of all case dates, offers, demands, and settlement amounts
• Direct the litigation case managers’ casework by providing legal guidelines and ensuring deadlines are adhered to
• Actively participate in litigation meetings and advise on case strategy
• Assist attorneys and other staff when needed and as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of NC personal injury experience preferably litigation
• Must be an active member of the NC Bar Association
• Proficiency in writing, research, and negotiation required
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and public speaking skills required
• Active member of SC Bar Association a plus
• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus
• Experience with Needles Neos or SmartAdvocate Case Management Software a plus

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.