Co-Counsel & Affiliations Practice Attorney

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?

We are that TEAM!

CR Legal Team is searching for a passionate, energetic, and experienced Co-Counsel & Affiliations Practice Attorney. Come join our Team and together we will be a force in advocating for our clients.

About Our Team:

CR Commitment! CR Results!

We're Over 30 Years Strong and We're Just Getting Started! CR Legal Team cares deeply for our clients, our communities, and our fellow team members. We remain 100% vested in the health, wellness, and happiness of each individual as we understand that we are stronger and better when we are moving forward together.

We believe that as long as we live, we should be learning and seeking to understand. We welcome and celebrate diversity of thought and action within our organization and among our community partners. A place of collaboration, where every voice plays an important role in the success and wellbeing of our Team. We understand that true growth comes when we are willing to open our minds to new possibilities.

At CR Legal Team, we Stand Up for justice for all people and we remain fierce and loyal advocates for those who cannot always speak for themselves. As our client, our community partner or team member, we have made a commitment to Stand Up For You and that is a promise we take seriously.

Salary Range: $125,000.00 to $175,000.00+ depending on experience.

What's in it for you?

• Inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Positive and team-driven culture.
• Personalized development plans to support your career growth.
• Innovative technology and case management systems.
• Competitive Salary and bonus program.
• Medical Plan Options (including a zero-dollar premium High-Deductible Heath Plan option for employee-only coverage).
• Dental Plan Option.
• Virtual Healthcare Access.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options.
• 401k plan with an employer match.
• Disability Insurance Options (with employer-paid Long-Term Disability).
• Life Insurance Options (with employer-paid Basic Life Insurance).
• 11 Company paid holidays.
• Paid Time-Off.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid Benefits Assistance/Advocacy Program

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.

CR Legal Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.