Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm based in Charlotte is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to provide legal advice and representation to clients across various litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or willing to obtain a North Carolina license immediately.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on a variety of litigation issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategies.
• Correspond with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in legal proceedings.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Participate in legal proceedings such as depositions, motion hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Focus on either general commercial litigation, fiduciary litigation, construction litigation, or employment litigation as per interest.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3-8 years of litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or willing to obtain a North Carolina license immediately.
• Experience representing either plaintiffs or defendants in civil litigation.
• Proficiency in hearings, depositions, and/or motion practice.
• Trial and arbitration experience is a plus.

Education:

JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar of North Carolina.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines effectively.
• Confidence in legal proceedings and ability to advocate effectively for clients.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.

Formed in the first quarter of the twentieth century, this North Carolina-based law firm is comprised of a fairly large team of highly skilled attorneys. It has nine practice groups, including corporate, commercial real estate, litigation, and trusts & estates. Prominent legal periodicals have time and again recognized several of the firm's attorneys for their solid legal expertise.