Civil Litigation Attorney

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Asheville, NC

Civil Litigation Attorney

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

No

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