Hybrid Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Durham, North Carolina seeks a personal injury attorney with 1+ year of relevant experience to manage matters from development through settlement, litigation and resolution. You will draft pleadings and motions, investigate claims, conduct depositions, negotiate settlements with insurers, and prepare clients and witnesses for mediation and trial.

Requires JD from an accredited law school and an active North Carolina license; the role offers hybrid flexibility,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of personal injury experience required.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active attorney license in good standing to practice in North Carolina.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and case management skills.
• Litigation experience (discovery, depositions, mediation, or trial prep) valued.
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred.
• Solo practitioners with relevant experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury matters from initial case development through settlement, litigation, and resolution.
• Investigate claims, analyze medical records and damages, and develop case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial.
• Negotiate settlements with insurers and opposing counsel.
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and exhibits for mediation and trial.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and collaborate with staff to move cases forward.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Case management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Confidential Employer in Durham, North Carolina seeks a personal injury attorney with 1+ year of relevant experience to manage matters from development through settlement, litigation and resolution. You will draft pleadings and motions, investigate claims, conduct depositions, negotiate settlements with insurers, and prepare clients and witnesses for mediation and trial.

Requires JD from an accredited law school and an active North Carolina license; the role offers hybrid flexibility,