Attorney

Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus commission

Negotiable based on experience

Job summary

A personal injury law firm in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Attorney. The candidate must be licensed to practice in North Carolina and have at least 1 year of prior law firm experience in personal injury matters. Responsibilities include client communication, drafting negotiation packages, and managing caseloads. The firm offers a negotiable base salary plus commission, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1+ years’ experience in handling personal injury matters.
• Active member in good standing with the NC State Bar.
• Ability to supervise paralegals and support team.
• At least 1+ years’ experience handling personal injury matters.
• Ability to manage large caseload and supervise paralegals and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform client communication and interaction.
• Draft and review negotiation packages.
• Manage caseloads and develop new business.
• Handle caseloads, develop new business, and coordinate with the team on settlement disbursements including subrogation and liens.
• Appear in court as needed and travel as required.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Client communication

Negotiation skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in North Carolina

Job description

About the Company

Marcari Russotto Spencer & Balaban, a multi-state personal injury law firm, is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Attorney to join our personal injury team in Chesapeake, VA. We are a busy and highly successful plaintiff’s personal injury firm with great benefits and opportunities to grow and learn.

About the Role

The Attorney will perform a variety of tasks requiring attorney knowledge, supervision and expertise, such as client communication and interaction; drafting and reviewing negotiation packages; and supervision of various personnel. To be successful in this position, the Attorney must have knowledge of all aspects of handling a personal injury claim, particularly matters involving the claims process, to include managing caseloads, developing new business, and negotiating settlements and settlement disbursements including subrogation claims, liens and/or other third-party interests. Some court appearances and travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted and licensed to practice law in North Carolina.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in both languages with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Be an active member and in good standing with the NC State Bar.
• At least 1+ years’ prior law firm experience handling personal injury matters.
• Ability to handle large caseload and supervise dedicated paralegals and support team.

Compensation Package Includes

• Base salary + commission, base salary is negotiable based on experience.