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Trial Attorney (Relocation Assistance Available)

1/16/2026

Lead complex personal injury cases through all litigation stages, including investigation, drafting briefs, and trying cases to verdict. Provide legal counsel and mentor junior attorneys while contributing to team processes.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Mr. Michael A. DeMayo is the CEO and founder of DeMayo Law Offices, L.L.P. (a/k/a, Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, L.L.P). Since founding the law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina over thirty years ago, Mr. DeMayo and his dedicated team of experienced attorneys and staff have grown to over 120 legal professionals, including 15 experienced personal injury lawyers with over 345 years of combined legal experience. This experienced team has helped over 125,000 individual clients and their families across the United States recover over $1,000,000,000.00 (One Billion Dollars) in verdicts and settlements for their cases. The firm has three additional office locations in Hickory and Monroe North Carolina, and another in Columbia, South Carolina. In addition, the firm maintains established co-counsel and collaborative relationships with over 50 national and regional law firms across the country allowing us to assist individuals with their personal injury and wrongful death needs in almost every jurisdiction of the continental United States. Mr. DeMayo has assembled an experienced and knowledgeable team that provides aggressive advocacy with a long history of results and accomplishments. The firm represents all types of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases including: Automobile Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Catastrophic Injury Cases, Traumatic Brain Injury Cases, Workers Compensation Cases, and Mass Torts and Product Liability Cases. The firm’s personal injury lawyers are licensed to represent seriously injured residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Nebraska. The firm maintains referral and/or of counsel relationships with attorneys licensed in almost every state of the country. We are looking for qualified, dedicated, ethical, and dependable professionals with experience in the legal field to join our growing team. Check out our current job opportunities:

About the Role

Description

Position: Trial Attorney – Personal Injury
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Type: Full-Time

If you’re a battle-tested litigator with a passion for justice and a track record of winning results, DeMayo Law Offices wants you on our team.

We’re looking for a Trial Attorney to take the lead on high-value personal injury cases, representing clients from intake through verdict. You’ll handle all aspects of litigation—including discovery, mediation, and jury trials—with the full support of our experienced legal staff.

This is your chance to step into a courtroom-ready role at a respected firm with a mission: fighting for the injured and holding wrongdoers accountable.

What You'll Do:

Lead complex personal injury cases through all litigation stages in NC District and Superior Courts (SC Bar a plus).
Investigate claims, develop case strategy, and draft briefs and motions.
Conduct depositions, discovery, expert consultations, and witness preparation.
Try cases to verdict—presenting evidence, making opening and closing arguments, and cross-examining witnesses with confidence and clarity.
Provide sound legal counsel and set realistic expectations for clients throughout the litigation journey.
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to improving processes within the litigation team.

What We’re Looking For:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Licensed in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar
At least 5 years of plaintiff’s litigation experience in NC required
SC Bar admission preferred
Proven ability to manage complex personal injury cases from start to finish
Deep understanding of civil litigation rules, courtroom procedure, and trial strategy
Fearless presence in the courtroom and calm under pressure
Excellent writing, communication, and negotiation skills

What We Offer:

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Firm-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
PTO, holidays, and paid volunteer time off
Education and gym reimbursement
Relocation assistance (case-by case basis)
A supportive, mission-driven team that values client care and professional excellence

Why DeMayo Law Offices?

We’ve spent over 30 years fighting for those who’ve been seriously injured—earning a reputation for world-class client service and exceptional legal outcomes. Here, your courtroom skills will be respected, your experience valued, and your mission aligned with something bigger: making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Key Skills

Trial AttorneyLitigationPersonal InjuryCase StrategyDepositionsDiscoveryExpert ConsultationsWitness PreparationCourtroom ProcedureTrial StrategyLegal CounselMentoringCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsWriting Skills