Experienced Business Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Business Litigation Attorney in Durham, NC. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in the Mid-Atlantic region. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to build a practice within a supportive environment.

Duties

• Represent clients in business litigation matters.
• Develop and maintain a client base.
• Collaborate with legal professionals on complex cases.
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and professional development.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active license to practice law in VA and/or NC.
• Entrepreneurial drive with a desire to build a client base.
• Portable book of business or proof of originating business at $200,000 annually or more.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in VA and/or NC.

Skills

• Strong litigation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• 401K with firm matching contribution.
• Employee assistance services.
• Health savings account with firm contribution.
• Holiday pay and hybrid work schedule.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Marketing allowance and support.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical care and dependent care flexible spending program.
• Paid parking and paid time off.
• Professional dues and continuing education allowance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Smartphone allowance.
• Wellness program.

This firm reportedly has a congenial environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. It offers transactional and litigation legal services to businesses, financial institutions, governments, individuals and insurance companies. We like this firm because clients have access to the resources and breadth of experience of a full-service firm as well as the direct personal contact with attorneys found in smaller firms. With offices in both central and southwest Virginia, the firms attorneys are able to help clients with legal needs throughout the state. The firm is in a current period of growth that we cant see ending any time soon.