Attorney Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Attorney Cranfill Sumner

LLP – 2.5

Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$80.8K – $119K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Appeals Microsoft Excel Mid-level 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description Cranfill Sumner LLP (Wilmington) is seeking a driven and talented North Carolina-licensed attorney with at least 2 years of experience in employment law, business law and/or commercial litigation. This role will require a blend of litigation, counseling, contract negotiation and review, and practice before state and federal agencies. Candidates must be ready and excited to grow a thriving practice and deliver exceptional client service. A book of business is welcomed but not required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail are essential. Candidates should enjoy working in a collaborative team environment where self-starters excel. Employees enjoy generous benefits and leave policies, as well as a flexible remote work policy. We support lawyers in designing their professional path in conjunction with the needs of our firm.

Apply on our website:

https://www.cshlaw.com/about/careers/.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Makes individual and group presentations to potential clients Interviews potential expert witnesses Meet with clients to review case strategy Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs, and legal research for complex matters in Superior and appellate courts Argue motions in Superior Court and oral arguments in appellate courts Meet with clients expert witnesses on site at impacted properties to investigate impacts and formulate strategy Meet with opposing counsel and with opposing party experts Communicate in person and by telephone, email, etc. with opposing counsel to negotiate numerous issues, including settlement and pre-mediation and pre-trial disclosures Prepare for and attend mediations with client, opposing parties and opposing counsel, negotiate settlement, including concessions in lieu of compensation Prepare and review settlement documents Conduct depositions, including preparation of clients and expert witnesses, and preparation for examination of adverse expert witnesses Propound and respond to written discovery Prepare for jury trials Trial preparation includes review and analysis of all factual and legal issues relating to compensability, valuation, and constitutional matters Selection of witnesses and exhibits Preparation of written outline for examination of witnesses Meet with client and retained expert witnesses to prepare them for direct and cross-examination Preparation of motions in limine and supporting briefs Analysis of potential juror pool and selection of jury Prepare for and attend pretrial conference with judge and opposing counsel Trial, including arguing and defending motions, jury selection, defending witness examinations and cross examining adverse witnesses, including expert witnesses During trial, meet with expert witnesses and clients evening and early morning to finalize elements of testimony Prepare for and make opening and closing arguments to jury Conduct post trial interviews with jurors During trial, meet with expert witnesses and clients evening and early morning to finalize elements of testimony