Associate Attorney - General Litigation

O'Hagan Meyer

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-4 years of experience in litigation areas such as employment, general liability, professional liability, products liability, real estate, and class actions.
  • Judicial clerkship experience counts towards required experience.
  • Admission to the North Carolina state bar is mandatory, admission to South Carolina and/or Virginia is an advantage.
  • Experience in state and federal courts and administrative agencies is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
  • Take and defend depositions as part of the litigation process.
  • Represent clients in mediation and arbitration settings.
  • Draft and respond to discovery requests promptly.
  • Prepare for and assist during trials.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
  • Travel locally for court appearances, mediations, and site inspections.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule for better work-life balance.
  • Part of a national law practice known for a collegial work culture with low turnover.
  • Opportunity for direct client engagement and involvement in significant legal matters.
  • Access to mentorship and tailored professional development programs.
  • Competitive compensation alongside multiple bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a litigation associate to join its Charlotte office. This is an excellent opportunity for associates to provide legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of the complex litigation process.

An ideal attorney will have at least 3-4 years of experience with any of the following: employment litigation, general liability, professional liability, products liability, real estate / property, HOA/Condo association and/or class actions. Relevant judicial clerkship experience will be credited toward the required years of experience.

Requirements
  • This role requires legal research, drafting of pleadings motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, representing clients in mediation, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance.
  • Experience with both state and federal courts preferred, as well as state and federal administrative agencies.
  • This position also requires the ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in an effective manner.
  • This position will require some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional client service.
  • Admission to the state bar of North Carolina is required. Admission to South Carolina and/or Virginia is a plus.

Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid schedule.
  • National law practice with a collegial team with low turnover
  • Direct client contact and responsibility on high-level matters
  • Mentorship and development programs tailored to your individual goals and growth
  • Competitive compensation and multiple bonus opportunities
  • A robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health, dental, and vision insurance, FSAs, paid parental leave, and more

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