Personal Injury Attorney

Vaco; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join the Charlotte office, taking ownership of an active caseload and serving as lead attorney on matters throughout the litigation process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient litigator who enjoys autonomy, courtroom work, and building a long-term career with a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in North Carolina with active license.
• Prior experience practicing Personal Injury law.
• Demonstrated litigation experience including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation cases from filing through resolution.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Handle settlement negotiations and litigation strategy.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and case documentation.
• Communicate with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with support staff and legal assistants.
• Transition existing active caseload to the incoming attorney.
• Represent clients confidently in hearings and trial settings as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition skills

Mediation skills

Arbitration skills

Court appearances

Independent caseload management

Client relationship skills

Education

Attorney licensed in NC

Personal Injury law experience

Job description

Overview

Growing personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its Charlotte office. This is a high-priority replacement search following the departure of a law partner. The attorney will take ownership of an active litigation caseload and serve as the lead attorney on personal injury matters throughout the litigation process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient litigator who enjoys autonomy, courtroom work, and building a long-term career with a growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation cases from filing through resolution
• Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Handle settlement negotiations and litigation strategy
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and case documentation
• Communicate directly with clients throughout the litigation process
• Work closely with existing support staff and legal assistants
• Assume responsibility for existing active caseload being transitioned within the firm
• Represent clients confidently in hearings and trial settings as needed

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Attorney in North Carolina
• Prior experience practicing Personal Injury law
• Demonstrated litigation experience
• Experience conducting:
  • Depositions
  • Mediations
  • Arbitrations
  • Court appearances
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong communication and client relationship skills

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.