Role Responsibilities & Litigation Expectations You will step directly into the daily demands of litigation and are expected to contribute as a litigator.
Responsibilities include:
- Discovery (drafting and responding)
- Motion practice
- Hearings and court appearances
- Depositions
- Case development and preparation
Case Ownership & Structure:
- Begin by working alongside the lead attorney on active cases
- Transition into managing your own litigation caseload
- Handle a mix of high-value litigation cases and select pre-suit matters
- Contribute to and eventually lead case strategy
Litigation Profile:
While trial experience is preferred, it is not required. Strong litigation fundamentals are essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience with depositions, substantive motion practice, hearings, and proactively advancing litigation.
Professional Approach & Growth Path We are building a team of attorneys who take ownership of their work and grow into leadership over time.
How You Work:
- Strong attention to detail and high-quality work product
- Clear, professional communication
- Ownership of decisions and outcomes
- Ability to think critically and engage in strategy
Growth & Development:
- Independent caseload management
- Mentorship opportunities
- Contribution to firm-wide litigation strategy
- Path toward senior leadership or managing attorney
Business Development (Future-Focused):
- Build relationships within the legal community
- Participate in bar associations and professional organizations
- Develop referral sources over time
Required Qualifications - Active license to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing
- 3+ years of litigation experience (personal injury preferred, but not required)
- Demonstrated experience handling core litigation tasks, including depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Candidates must be able to demonstrate ownership of their work product and decision-making in prior roles.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation
- Experience managing cases with increasing levels of responsibility
- Familiarity with discovery strategy and case development
- Interest in growing into a leadership or senior role over time
Compensation & Benefits - Competitive base salary (full compensation structure will be discussed during the interview process)
- Performance-based compensation structure tied to production and growth
- Health insurance options
- 401(k) benefits
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- Opportunity for increased earnings as case responsibility and results grow
