What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Attorney position at DeMayo Law Offices, LLP?
Description
Join us in the fight for what’s right!
DeMayo Law Offices is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to represent clients throughout the arbitration and trial processes in District and/or Superior Court.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on personal injury issues by conducting legal research; keeping clients abreast of case developments; analyzing plaintiff’s and defendant’s positions; providing explanations of personal injury law concepts and actions.
- Develop personal injury case by reviewing investigative findings, police reports, medical reports, medical examiner’s reports, reports of various state and federal agencies; consulting with experts; taking and defending depositions; and completing discovery process.
- Complete personal injury case preparation by preparing legal briefs; developing strategies, arguments, and testimony.
- Maintain personal injury case progress by following and enforcing productivity and quality standards; resolving operational problems; identifying work process improvements.
- Resolve cases by settling, mediating, arbitrating, and prosecuting defendants at trial; plan, organize, and present arguments and counter-arguments; engage expert witnesses; prepare and present evidence; prepare and interrogate witnesses; present closing arguments to jury.
- Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes & implementing changes.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
- Admission in good standing to North Carolina State Bar
- Admission in good standing to South Carolina State Bar preferred
- Minimum of ten years’ NC plaintiff’s litigation experience required
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Base life insurance paid by the firm plus supplemental option
- Short and long-term disability paid by the firm
- 401(k) with match
- PTO, plus holidays and paid volunteer time off
- Education and gym reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Statement
DeMayo Law Offices is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
