Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Charlotte, NC. The position offers remote/hybrid options post-training. Candidates should have 1-5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or awaiting bar exam results. The role involves hands-on experience in civil litigation from inception to trial, with direct client contact.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or pending bar exam results.

Skills

• Prior insurance defense experience encouraged.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

This insurance defense law firm is motivated by making sure their clients are taken care of. Their clients include insurance companies and customers throughout the Southeast. The firm has 12 offices.