Personal Injury Attorney

Location: North Carolina (Remote/Hybrid)

Experience: 2+ Years Personal Injury Litigation Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and client-focused Personal Injury Attorney with at least two (2) years of experience handling personal injury matters in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of pre-litigation and litigation personal injury claims, advocating for injured clients, negotiating settlements, and representing clients throughout the litigation process.

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced legal team while developing strong litigation, negotiation, and client management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle personal injury cases from intake through resolution.
• Evaluate claims and develop legal strategies to maximize client recovery.
• Conduct client consultations and maintain regular communication throughout representation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and settlement demands.
• Manage case investigations, including reviewing medical records, accident reports, and other evidence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient case management.
• Maintain compliance with North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and professional ethics requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of personal injury experience, including plaintiff or defense work.
• Knowledge of North Carolina personal injury law and civil litigation procedures.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.

Preferred

• Trial experience or significant litigation exposure.
• Experience negotiating settlements with insurance carriers.
• Experience handling automobile accident, premises liability, and wrongful death claims.
• Familiarity with medical records review and damages analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Client relationship management
• Litigation strategy and case preparation
• Negotiation and settlement advocacy
• Time management and organization
• Attention to detail
• Professional judgment and ethics
• Strong written and verbal communication

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings plan

About the Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a dedicated legal professional who is passionate about helping injured individuals navigate complex legal matters. They possess strong advocacy skills, a client-centered approach, and the ability to effectively manage a significant caseload while delivering exceptional results.

Experience Required: 2+ years of Personal Injury Law

Bar Admission: North Carolina (Required)

Location: North Carolina (Required)

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jessica Prado