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Civil Litigation Associate (1+ Years), Charlotte, North Carolina
Full-time, hybrid
About the opportunity
A confidential civil litigation defense firm is adding an Associate Attorney to its Civil Litigation practice in Charlotte. You'll work on a varied mix of complex litigation and get hands-on experience in every phase of a case. That means real courtroom time, direct client contact, and room to grow in a collaborative, well-established practice. The role is hybrid after an initial in-office training period.
What you'll do
- Develop case strategy and handle legal research
- Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Manage written discovery, and take and defend depositions
- Appear in state and federal courts
- Work with clients, partners, and opposing counsel to develop facts, evaluate legal issues, and make persuasive arguments
- Help resolve matters through negotiation, motion practice, arbitration, and trial
Matters you'll see
- Commercial litigation
- Product liability and premises liability
- Motor vehicle negligence and personal injury defense
- Construction defect and construction litigation
- Professional liability
- Insurance coverage and bad faith litigation
- Regulatory and administrative matters
What you bring
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and an active North Carolina law license
- At least 1 year of civil litigation experience, ideally in commercial litigation, insurance defense, professional liability defense, or construction defect litigation
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
- Experience with, or a clear aptitude for, trial prep, depositions, and legal writing
- Strong oral advocacy and communication skills
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities accurately and work both independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to great client service
What's offered
- A hybrid schedule after initial in-office training
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability
- An HRA, an FSA, a 401(k), and pet insurance
- Paid holidays and 3 weeks of PTO
Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
How to Apply:
Email your resume to: jackie.tucker@gogpac.com with a writing sample
Phone/Text: (605) 305-3814
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.
