Trial Counsel

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

Job summary

Poulin | Willey Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join our personal injury team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have an active North Carolina Bar license and a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience. Responsibilities include representing clients throughout North Carolina, drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, and managing trial proceedings. Strong negotiation and courtroom skills, as well as excellent communication abilities, are essential for success in this role.

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

Verbal communication

Written communication

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.