Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected regional litigation firm is actively seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Asheville, North Carolina office. This position offers meaningful responsibility across a broad spectrum of civil litigation cases, including personal injury, commercial disputes, insurance defense, and construction defects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation experience, a strong foundation in legal research and writing, and a willingness to work in a hybrid setting in the Western NC region.

Location:

• Asheville, North Carolina

Duties:

• Manage civil litigation cases through all phases of litigation

• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and legal briefs

• Conduct legal research and formulate litigation strategy

• Attend and argue motions in state and federal court

• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts

• Provide legal updates and risk assessments to managing attorneys and clients

• Develop strategies for a range of litigation matters including:

  • Motor vehicle negligence

  • Premises liability

  • Product liability

  • Personal injury

  • Construction defect

  • Commercial litigation

  • Insurance coverage

  • Professional liability claims

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil litigation

• Demonstrated courtroom and deposition experience

• Able to independently manage caseload with guidance from supervising attorneys

• Willingness to work in a smaller team within a larger firm structure

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in North Carolina (required)

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Strong verbal advocacy and analytical abilities

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Comfortable handling responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Professional, responsive communicator with team-oriented mindset

Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Holidays and 3 Weeks of PTO

• Remote work capabilities and hybrid schedule flexibility

• Supportive small-office environment within a larger firm infrastructure

This law firm is one of the leading business law practices serving the business community in North Carolina and South Carolina. Its major practice areas include community association law, civil and commercial litigation, credit union law, trucking and transportation law, long-term care practice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and business law. Its offices are located in Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville, and Raleigh, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina.