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Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers · 18 hours ago

Managing Attorney - Personal Injury

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $170K/yr

15+ years exp

Whitley Law Firm is looking for an experienced Managing Attorney with a focus on personal injury cases. This executive leadership role involves mentoring a team of attorneys, overseeing case management, and ensuring operational excellence within the firm.

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Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of attorneys in personal injury law including but not limited to the scope of: Mass Torts, Litigation, Workers’ Compensation, and Pre-Litigation cases. Ensuring legal accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and excellent client service across departments

Lead the team of attorneys. Collaborate on strategic initiatives to enhance firm performance and profitability

Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain a collaborative, high-performing legal team fostering a culture of professional growth and development

Manage complex personal injury cases, while providing strategic guidance on case management, legal strategy, and best practices to ensure successful outcomes for clients

Work closely with Owners, Shareholders, and Business Managers to align legal operations with overall firm goals

Identify inefficiencies and implement best practices to enhance workflow, productivity, and case outcomes

Understand the firm's financial well-being, including budgeting, managing expenses, setting performance bonuses, and client billing

Ensure adherence to ethical, legal, and professional standards while mitigating potential risks

Uphold the firm’s mission of delivering exceptional legal representation and client experience. Including, representing the firm externally in a professional manner, ensuring the firm's brand and reputation are upheld while cultivating relationships with clients and community partners

Qualification

Personal Injury LawLegal StrategyTeam LeadershipClient Management SystemLegal ComplianceAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsBilingualProfessionalismInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

At least 10 years of dedicated experience supporting plaintiff-side personal injury cases and leading a team

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Active membership in the State Bar of North Carolina with good standing

At least 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a minimum of 10 years in plaintiff-side litigation experience, e.g. Personal Injury, Employment, Consumer Protection, etc

At least 5 years of experience leading and mentoring a team within a legal setting

Proven track record of representing clients in court

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 and verbal communication, interpersonal, negotiations, and customer service skills

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

Ability to provide negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, and teach others on negotiations

Strong understanding of law firm operations, business strategy, and efficiency improvements

High level of professionalism and ethical behavior

Preferred

Bilingual preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers

With more than 120 years of combined experience, Whitley Law Firm has built a reputation for excellence in client service, individualized attention, and successful results.

Founded in 1974

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

51-200 employees