Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do at Whitley Law Firm. That starts with how we treat each other. When you join Whitley Law Firm, you join a team that lifts each other up. Our lawyers and staff enjoy working together because we all share the same goal: Providing whole-hearted care for our clients while supporting our peers and our community. Just as we take care of our clients, we care for our employees with all our heart.
Anticipated Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Manage and lead a team of paralegals and/or case managers to support various departments within Whitley Law Firm. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellent client service across the team.
Case Management:
- Managing a caseload of litigation matters to resolution.
- Examine legal and medical data to determine insurance coverage, liability, and damages.
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel and insurance companies
- Ensure client satisfaction and timely follow-up throughout each case.
- Draft pleadings, motions, demands and other legal documents
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, court hearings and trials
- Conduct depositions and interviews with clients, witnesses and experts
- Prepare for and participate in trial proceedings as necessary
- Build and establish relationships in the communities we serve to enhance our brand recognition, marketing efforts and client service.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and process improvements within the department.
- Conduct legal research and analysis related to personal injury laws, regulations and precedents.
- Stay updated on developments in personal injury litigation law and related areas
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to exercise extensive independent judgment to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have substantial impact on the department
- Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation communication skills
- Proficient in English, Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Commitment to providing high quality legal representation and client service
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and cross-departmentally to reach firm goals
- Must be able to efficiently and effectively utilize a CMS (Client Management System)
- Proven utilization of technology, including computers, databases, portals, and software, needed to successfully perform the job.
- Exhibits a professional and courteous demeanor to team members and the public with demonstrated compassion and empathy for clients, with the ability to de-escalate when needed
- High level of professionalism and ethical behavior.
- Juris Doctor(JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the State Bar of North Carolina with good standing or ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment.
- Minimum of 5-7 years demonstrated litigation experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a personal injury law firm required.
- Must possess experience leading and mentoring a team within a legal setting.
- Proven track record of representing clients in court.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan eligibility + Employer Contribution after 6 months
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance + Employer contribution
- Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts: HSA, FSA, DCA
- Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Paid time off (PTO) + 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental leave
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Protecting our Clients ∙ Empowering our Team ∙ Serving our Community
When you have been injured, there are laws that protect your rights and interests. At Whitley Law Firm in North Carolina, we have a great respect and concern for the law, for the concepts of fairness and justice, and for our seriously injured clients. We represent clients throughout the entire state in all types of civil matters, including personal injury cases (auto accidents, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle accidents, dog bites), and workers’ compensation matters (workplace accidents and injuries). We are committed to the highest quality client service and one-on-one attention to each of our clients as we help them through this difficult time.
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