Associate Trial Attorney - Personal Injury

Speaks Law Firm; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Speaks Law Firm is seeking a NC-licensed attorney with litigation experience to join our established national firm. The role offers hybrid flexibility with options in Charlotte or Wilmington offices and potential remote work for the right candidate.

You will analyze litigation matters, manage cases through discovery, depositions, and mediation, and ensure deadlines are calendared. Strong writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of NC personal injury experience, preferably litigation.
• Active member of the NC Bar Association.
• Proficiency in writing, research, and negotiation.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and public speaking skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate litigation matters as assigned.
• Handle assigned non-exceptional cases in litigation through settlement or verdict as directed by leadership.
• Ensure discovery and necessary depositions are 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.
• Keep notes and documents up to date and accessible through CMS.
• Monitor Statute of Limitations and attend routine SOL meetings.
• Accountable for all litigation deadlines and ensure they are calendared appropriately.
• Report all case dates, offers, demands, and settlement amounts.
• Direct the litigation case managers’ casework by providing legal guidelines and deadlines.
• Actively participate in litigation meetings and advise on case strategy.
• Assist attorneys and staff when needed and as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Negotiation

Public speaking

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Bilingual English/Spanish

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.