Attorney - NC

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan match

Paid vacation

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking attorneys for its Charlotte, NC office with experience in Workers' Compensation defense litigation. This role involves client communication, drafting legal documents, and attending hearings. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and 1-3 years of litigation experience. The firm offers competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to career development. Ideal for attorneys aiming for growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of litigation experience required.
• Must be admitted to practice in North Carolina.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and LexisNexis.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on litigation risks and outcomes.
• Draft legal reviews and prepare for hearings.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare and attend mediations and hearings as required.
• Handle client interaction and problem resolution related to hearings.
• Integrate best practices in handling clients and their cases.
• Prepare timely discovery for opposing parties and respond to discovery.
• Develop new clients and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Meet minimum billable hour requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Detail-oriented

MS Word

Excel

LexisNexis

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Time-billing software

Outlook

Excel

LexisNexis

Time-billing software

Job description

General Counsel at QPWB. My passion is connecting people and resources to build careers and businesses. I solve problems. I am a creative strategist…

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national law firm, is seeking Attorneys to join our Charlotte, NC office with experience in Workers' Compensation defense litigation. We are open to hiring and training attorneys who haven't practiced in this area. This is a great opportunity for an attorney wanting to move to the next level.

QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide client communication and advice as it relates to litigation risks and outcomes, legal rights and obligations, etc.
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Draft legal review and analysis, and advise on issues for the area of law practiced.
• Prepare and attend mediations and hearings as required.
• Handle client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to case hearings.
• Integrate best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases.
• Prepare timely discovery for opposing parties, and respond to discovery by opposing parties.
• Develop new clients and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Meet requirements for designated minimum billable time (hours/receivables).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years of litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited university.
• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with the bar of the State of North Carolina and able to be admitted in all Federal District Courts in North Carolina, if not already admitted.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and produce an accurate and high-quality work product.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, LexisNexis and time-billing software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short-term disability insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan match.
• Paid vacation.
• Other benefits may vary for positions other than full-time.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

QPWB is an equal opportunity employer.