Trial Counsel

Poulin | Willey Trial Lawyers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Poulin | Willey Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney in Charlotte, NC, to join their personal injury team. The role involves representing clients throughout North Carolina in personal injury matters and requires an active North Carolina Bar license. Responsibilities include drafting litigation documents, conducting depositions, and leading cases from filing through trial. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of litigation experience, strong courtroom skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the North Carolina Bar, in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from initial litigation through settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection, opening/closing statements, and examinations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support staff to ensure thorough case preparation.

Skills

Courtroom skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Education

Active North Carolina Bar license

Job description

Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join our growing personal injury team. This role offers the opportunity to represent clients throughout North Carolina and requires an active North Carolina Bar license in good standing.

We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients and are looking for an attorney with strong courtroom skills, proven litigation experience, and a commitment to client service. You will take ownership of your caseload and lead matters from filing through discovery, hearings, mediations, and trial.

What You Will Do

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from initial litigation through settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection, opening/closing statements, and examinations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support staff to ensure thorough case preparation.

Requirements

• Active membership in the North Carolina Bar, in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.