Litigation Associate Attorney

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to work closely with senior partners and handle complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate should be a licensed litigator in North Carolina with a minimum of 3 years of experience in trial preparation, deposition taking, legal writing, and research. The attorney will appear before state and federal courts, research and analyze information, develop case strategies, and provide case updates to senior partners. This position offers a quarterly bonus structure and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401k plan with an employer match, and other valuable perks.

Duties:

• Collaborate with senior partners to manage complex litigation cases.
• Conduct trial preparation, including drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
• Take depositions and engage in legal writing and analysis.
• Confidently appear before state and federal courts.
• Independently research and analyze information to advance cases.
• Develop case strategies and provide regular case updates to senior partners.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of complex litigation experience.
• North Carolina licensure as a litigator.
• Strong trial preparation, deposition, legal writing, and research experience.
• Confidence in appearing before state and federal courts.
• Independent thinking and analytical skills to drive case progress.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensure to practice law in North Carolina.

Skills:

• Proficiency in trial preparation, deposition taking, legal writing, and legal research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and execute case strategies.
• Confidence in appearing before state and federal courts.

Benefits offered:

• Quarterly bonus structure.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Free term life insurance.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Free short-term and long-term disability.
• Phone stipend.
• Gym stipend and free access to an onsite gym.
• Technology stipend for home office.
• Paid bar dues and CLE expenses.
• Paid holidays and unlimited vacation.

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