Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:
A regional litigation-focused law firm is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its growing office in Asheville, North Carolina. This is a strategic opportunity for a litigator with a strong trial background to work on a broad range of complex defense matters in a flexible, hybrid environment. The position supports continued regional growth and offers meaningful trial and arbitration experience across multiple practice areas.

Location:

• Asheville, North Carolina

Duties:

• Defend clients in a variety of civil litigation matters

• Handle all stages of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions, and trial

• Represent clients in arbitration proceedings

• Manage caseload independently with support from a collaborative litigation team

• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, and briefs

• Advise clients on legal strategy and risk management

• Participate in mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation defense

• Demonstrated ability to handle cases from inception through trial and arbitration

• Strong preference for experience in areas such as:

  • Construction litigation

  • Trucking and transportation defense

  • Products liability

  • Professional liability

  • Premises liability

  • Commercial and motor vehicle litigation

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong litigation, trial, and arbitration experience

• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple complex cases efficiently

• Professional demeanor and client-focused approach

• Collaborative attitude with team leadership potential

Benefits:

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life insurance and disability plans (short- and long-term)

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

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Pet insurance

• Paid holidays and three weeks of paid time off (PTO)

• Remote work capabilities as needed

• Relocation support for candidates planning to move to the Western NC region

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.