Description:

CR Legal Team is accepting applications for a Co-Counsel & Affiliations Practice Attorney in North Carolina

Do you like to WIN? We do!

Do you have a deep passion for helping clients navigate one of the most difficult times they have ever experienced? We do!

Do you thrive working on a collaborative team responsible for protecting client interests with a customized legal strategy?

How will you contribute to our team?

Works with leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to expand and strengthen the network of affiliated law firms, maximizing opportunities for mutual support and collaboration.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with attorneys and law firms specializing in various practice areas, including personal injury law and medical malpractice.
Evaluate referred attorneys to ensure they possess the necessary experience, expertise, and resources to effectively represent clients' interests and achieve favorable outcomes.
Conduct thorough assessments of cases matching clients and potential clients with skilled attorneys based on the nature of their case ensuring compatibility and alignment.
Serve as a supportive and empathetic leader and resource for clients, providing guidance, information, and reassurance throughout the referral process and legal proceedings.
Act as the primary liaison between clients and referred attorneys, facilitating clear and effective communication, and addressing any concerns or questions that may arise.
Monitor the progress of referred cases, track key milestones, and provide ongoing support and advocacy to clients as needed.
Maintain accurate audits of client referrals, attorney/firm details, case specifics, and case communications to ensure transparency and accountability.
Solicit feedback from clients and referred attorneys to assess client service experience levels, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the quality of referral services.
Stay informed about legal regulations, ethical guidelines, and best practices governing attorney referrals, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and professional standards.
Travel is required.

Skills and Qualifications:

JD degree from an accredited college or university.
NC State Bar membership preferred. Must be an active State Bar Licensed Attorney in one or multiple states.
5+ years of civil litigation experience.
Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to advocating for clients' rights and interests.
Knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and regulations relevant to plaintiff representation and advocacy. Creativity is a plus.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative partnerships.
Strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a focus on identifying opportunities for synergy and mutual benefit among affiliated organizations.
Must be able to exercise extensive independent judgment to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have substantial impact on the department.
Ability to instruct, direct, mentor, and evaluate team members; direct and motivate others; communicate effectively and use judgment, tact and discretion; quickly assimilate oral and written data, to analyze facts and draw logical conclusions; maintain collaborative client/team member relations.
Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.