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: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with attorneys and paralegals to investigate a caseload of personal injury cases.
- Interpret State and Federal Law Enforcement reports.
- Obtain witness statements and gather detailed facts and opinions regarding injury incidents.
- Collaborate with law enforcement to identify and address errors or omissions in reports.
- Provide supplementary evidence to Law Enforcement Agencies or Personnel.
- Conduct social media investigations.
- Photograph and measure incident scenes.
- Retrieve records from courts, law enforcement agencies, law offices, and doctors' offices.
- Ensure the responsible handling of personal and confidential information in accordance with DPPA, HIPAA, and other State and Federal regulations.
- Canvass scenes for witnesses, cameras, and other case-relevant evidence.
- Submit public record requests.
- Research DMV and other Governmental Records via forms or private access accounts.
- Visit clients remotely to sign retainers and other case-relevant documents.
- Operate, interpret and communicate raw data from third-party databases.
- Preferred fluency in English and Spanish.
- Must possess a valid NC license, with good driving history, and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Strong understanding and interpretation of State and Federal law enforcement. reports, legal documentation, and insurance procedures.
- Proficient with investigative tools and databases (criminal, civil, driving records, social media, cameras, audio recorders, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to conduct interviews and interact. professionally with clients, witnesses, officers, and defendants.
- Strong verbal and written communication for relaying information and requesting information.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills to interpret data and case evidence.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Proficiency in utilizing legal case management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other office equipment.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a team.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and in accordance with DPAA, HIPAA, and other regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, legal studies, related field, or equivalent experience required.
- Proven experience in personal injury investigations or a similar legal investigative field.
- At least one year (1) of previous experience in personal injury law, investigations, or a related field is required.
- Experience in drafting legal letters (e.g., spoliation letters) and submitting FOIA requests.
- 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) + 12 Company Paid Holidays, and Birthday PTO
- Additional time off: Wellness Days and Community Volunteer Days
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental leave after 1 year of service
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
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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