Trial Attorney / Litigation Attorney Personal Injury

Pay: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact litigation role where your courtroom experience directly changes the lives of injured clients and their families.
• Take ownership of complex, high-value personal injury cases from strategy and discovery through mediation and trial.
• Join an experienced litigation team with strong legal support and the resources to help you succeed.
• Build toward meaningful long-term leadership opportunities, with the potential to play a key role in the future direction of the litigation department.
• Earn an annual bonus tied to a percentage of fees collected on settlements won.
• Receive comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving to Charlotte.

Location: Charlotte, NC. This is primarily an in-office opportunity, with a flexible 4 days in-office / 1 day remote schedule available after your first 6 months.

Note: Must have an active North Carolina Bar license in good standing and 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience, with strong preference for attorneys who have substantial personal injury trial experience.

About Us

We are an established personal injury law practice committed to delivering exceptional advocacy and client care for individuals and families facing life-changing injuries. Our team handles complex personal injury and wrongful death matters and values attorneys who bring sound judgment, strong courtroom skills, integrity, and a genuine commitment to their clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead complex personal injury cases through all stages of litigation, from case strategy and discovery through mediation and trial.
• Manage matters in North Carolina District and Superior Courts while developing effective case strategies tailored to each client.
• Investigate claims, analyze evidence, and prepare compelling briefs, motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct depositions, discovery, expert consultations, and witness preparation.
• Take cases to verdict and confidently handle openings, closings, cross-examinations, and presentation of evidence.
• Counsel clients throughout the litigation process and establish clear, realistic expectations.
• Collaborate with experienced legal staff and other attorneys to efficiently advance cases.
• Mentor junior attorneys and help strengthen processes, strategy, and performance across the litigation team.
• Develop into a potential future leadership resource for the litigation department.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active North Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience.
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases from inception through resolution.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation rules, courtroom procedure, discovery, and trial strategy.
• Meaningful deposition and trial experience, including openings, closings, and witness examination.
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, communication, and client-management skills.
• Ability to remain composed, strategic, and effective in high-pressure litigation environments.
• South Carolina Bar admission is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to do sophisticated litigation while working alongside experienced legal professionals who value excellence, collaboration, and client service. We support attorneys with strong resources, experienced staff, professional development opportunities, and a culture that encourages ownership and leadership. For the right attorney, this can become more than another litigation position—it can be a path toward significant long-term influence within the department.

JPC-1784

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: NC bar license, 5+ yrs of plaintiff-side litigation exp

Required Years as Associate: 5+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [available for qualified candidates]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 5+ years: $130K-$145K

• 8+ years: $145K-$160K

• 10+ years: $160K-$175K+

Submission Email / Name: Clay - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established personal injury law practice handling complex plaintiff-side litigation and representing seriously injured clients. Seeking an experienced Trial/Litigation Attorney to manage personal injury cases through trial. Strong preference for a senior litigator who could grow into future litigation department leadership.

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• Client job title: Trial Attorney / Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury

• Location: Charlotte, NC

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