Job Description

Business & Commercial Litigation Attorney(4-6 Years), Raleigh, North Carolina

About the opportunity
A well-regarded law firm is adding a Litigation Associate to its team in Raleigh. You'll work alongside experienced litigators on complex business disputes in state and federal court, across commercial, intellectual property and technology, employment, real estate, and regulatory matters. You'll be involved in every phase of a case, from pre-suit investigation and strategy through discovery, motions, negotiation, and trial or arbitration.

What you'll do

• Manage key parts of your cases, including fact investigation, legal research, pleadings and motions, and discovery
• Support senior attorneys at hearings, mediations, and trials, and help shape strategy for major proceedings
• First-chair depositions and hearings as you show you're ready
• Advise clients directly on case status, strategy, and risk
• Work with colleagues in other practice areas on complex, multi-issue disputes
• Grow through hands-on work, mentorship, and increasing responsibility

What you bring

• A J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• A license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and North Carolina licensure within one year
• 4-6 years of substantive complex litigation experience
• Superior research, analysis, and writing skills
• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines without letting quality slip

Strongly preferred

• Large law firm experience, a judicial clerkship, or a prior career

What's offered

• Varied, high-quality casework and direct mentorship from senior litigators
• A collegial, supportive team
• A competitive salary, bonus, and benefits
• Opportunities for bar service and community involvement

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

How to Apply:
 Email your resume to: katrina.thom@gogpac.com with a writing sample
 Phone/Text: 608-673-3357

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.