About the position
CR Legal Team is searching for a passionate, energetic, and experienced Trial Attorney. Come join our Team and together we will be a force in the courtroom to advocate for our clients. CR Legal Team cares deeply for our Clients, our Communities, and our fellow Team Members. We remain 100% vested in the health, wellness, and happiness of each individual as we understand that we are stronger and better when we are moving forward together. We believe that as long as we live, we should be learning and seeking to understand. We welcome and celebrate diversity of thought and action within our organization and among our Community Partners. A place of collaboration, where every voice plays an important role in the success and wellbeing of our Team. We understand that true growth comes when we are willing to open our minds to new possibilities. At CR Legal Team, We Stand Up for justice for all people and we remain fierce and loyal Advocates for those who cannot always speak for themselves. As our Client, our Community Partner or Team Member, we have made a commitment to Stand Up For You and that is a promise we take seriously.
Responsibilities
- Handles and develops strategy for complex Personal Injury cases.
- Ability to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment.
- Connects with clients in a compassionate manner to better understand their story.
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Experienced in all case-related settings, including mediations, arbitrations, depositions, hearings, trials, and client interactions.
- Confidence and poise in the courtroom with the ability to connect with the jury and persuasively present arguments.
- Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients.
- Examines legal and medical data to determine insurance coverage, liability, damages, and overall strategy.
- Conducts research, guides clients, and handles details in preparation for case-related events.
- Develops settlement brochures, strategies, and arguments in preparation for presentation of case.
- Responsible for legal compliance with respect to disbursements and settlement funds.
- Effectively utilizes available technology to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Must be willing to establish and build relationships with other professionals in the communities we serve to enhance our brand recognition, marketing efforts and client service.
- Travel is required.
Requirements
- JD degree from an accredited college or university.
- NC State Bar membership required (additional State Bar memberships a plus).
- Preferably 10+ years of civil litigation experience and a minimum of 10 cases tried to verdict in North Carolina Superior Court (or the equivalent in other jurisdictions) and/or United States District Court.
- Preferably experience as a Lead Attorney in successfully litigating complex personal injury cases to verdict in state and federal court, to include trucking and/or catastrophic injury cases.
- Preferable affiliation with or membership in specific trade groups with a focus on acquiring specialized knowledge and training on catastrophic injury cases (e.g. - Defense Research Institute (DRI), National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, NC Trucking Association, Trucking Industry Defense Association, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys).
- Must be able to exercise extensive independent judgment to make decisions in carrying out assignments.
- Ability to instruct, direct, mentor, and evaluate team members, direct and motivate others, communicate effectively and use judgment, tact, and discretion, quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts, draw logical conclusions, and maintain collaborative client/team member relations.
Benefits
- Inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Positive and team-driven culture.
- Personalized development plans to support your career growth.
- Innovative technology and case management systems.
- Competitive Salary and bonus program.
- Medical Plan Options (including a zero-dollar premium High-Deductible Heath Plan option for employee-only coverage).
- Dental Plan Option.
- Virtual Healthcare Access.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options.
- 401k plan with an employer match.
- Disability Insurance Options (with employer-paid Long-Term Disability).
- Life Insurance Options (with employer-paid Basic Life Insurance).
- 11 Company paid holidays.
- Paid Time-Off.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer-paid Benefits Assistance/Advocacy Program.
