Pre-Litigation Attorney & PI Team Lead – Bilingual

Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Employer Contributions

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance + Em

Medical HSA/FSA and Dependent Care

Company paid Life Insurance & Short‑“

Unlimited Paid time off after 90 days

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers in Raleigh, NC seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience and team leadership. This in-office role offers one remote day after 90 days, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Responsibilities include case management, team leadership, client relations, and compliance.

Fluent English/Spanish required, JD, and NC Bar in good standing. The successful candidate will manage a high-volume caseload, guide strategy, and coordinate

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of North Carolina with good standing.
• Minimum 3–5 years of demonstrated negotiation and settlement experience.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and mentoring staff in a legal setting.
• Minimum 3 years of pre-litigation or similar experience, with personal injury preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload from intake through resolution with a broader team support.
• Develop strong cases with accurate documentation of facts, impacts, and outcomes.
• Analyze data to assess responsibility, risk, and outcomes; guide through research and decisions.
• Maintain clear stakeholder communication and negotiate or pursue ADR as needed.
• Conduct regular reviews to track progress and escalate as necessary.
• Lead and coach non-attorney staff to achieve client-focused results.
• Oversee departmental operations and cross-team collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Legal research

Independent judgment

Written and negotiation skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Deadline-driven

Team leadership

CMS proficiency

Technology proficiency

De-escalation

Professional demeanor

Empathy for clients

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active NC Bar membership

Tools

CMS (Client Management System)

Job description

Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers in Raleigh, NC seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience and team leadership. This in-office role offers one remote day after 90 days, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Responsibilities include case management, team leadership, client relations, and compliance.

Fluent English/Spanish required, JD, and NC Bar in good standing. The successful candidate will manage a high-volume caseload, guide strategy, and coordinate