Personal Injury Attorney

In addition to personal injury matters, our firm is looking to expand our practice to include worker's compensation claims. While experience in handling these types of cases is not a requirement for applicants, we encourage those with background in both areas. We are offering an extremely generous compensation package that awards those with PI and WC experience by giving them a percentage of all fees for cases worked on regardless of how the case got to our firm. Responsibilities Manage a docket of pre-suit and litigated personal injury matters from intake through resolution Lead case strategy, liability and damages development, and settlement negotiations Draft pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs Take and defend depositions, prepare experts, and argue key motions Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial Try cases when appropriate and help build a trial ready culture Requirements Active North Carolina law license and good standing Personal injury experience for 5 years in NC. Five or more years handling personal injury litigation (auto, trucking, premises, wrongful death, or similar) Demonstrated trial experience as counsel of record or first chair experience preferred Strong deposition practice and motion work Ability to evaluate value, risk, liens, and coverage and to explain them clearly to clients Professional judgment, reliability, and a team oriented approach Worker's compensation experience is not required but priority will be given to applicants experienced in both areas. Compensation and Benefits 10% of all personal injury fees collected on any case you handle regardless of whether you brought them in the door or not 20% of all worker's compensation fees collected on any case you handle regardless of whether you brought them in the door or not Health insurance, including vision and dental, 100% paid by us. 401k matching PTO Bar dues and CLE support Litigation support, including staff assistance and access to appropriate vendors and expert. 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Pay: From $100,000.00 per year Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr