Active North Carolina bar license (required) and/or South Carolina bar license (preferred)
Experience litigating across multiple jurisdictions
Spanish bilingual proficiency (highly valued)
Strong experience with pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and court appearances
Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Manage cases in collaboration with supervising partners
Draft and argue motions, prepare discovery, and take depositions
Appear in court and play key roles in trial preparation and trial
Work directly with clients on sophisticated, high-stakes matters
Benefits
401(k) with employer match
Health, dental, vision, life, HSA and FSA options
Paid time off and parental leave
Professional development assistance
Employee assistance and referral programs
Full Job Description
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm with four decades of trial experience, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation practice. This role will be hybrid in the Charlotte, NC metro area and will support a multi-state litigation practice.
This is a hands-on opportunity for attorneys who want meaningful responsibility, sophisticated case work, and direct mentorship from experienced trial lawyers. Associates are integral members of the litigation team and are trusted with real ownership of their cases from day one.
The Practice
You will defend a wide range of high-exposure general liability matters, including:
Premises liability
Product liability
Wrongful death
Construction liability
Governmental and municipality liability
Commercial litigation
Real Estate litigation
Healthcare liability
Other complex civil litigation matters
Ideal Candidates
We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:
2-7 years of general liability defense experience
Active North Carolina (required) and/or South Carolina (preferred) bar license (additional state licenses a plus)
Experience litigating across multiple jurisdictions
Spanish bilingual proficiency (highly valued)
Strong experience with pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and court appearances
Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
The ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership over assigned matters
What You'll Do
Manage cases in collaboration with supervising partners
Draft and argue motions, prepare discovery, and take depositions
Appear in court and play key roles in trial preparation and trial
Work directly with clients on sophisticated, high-stakes matters
Why Segal McCambridge
Collaborative, team-oriented culture with real mentorship
Sophisticated national practice and diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies
Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities and credit for business origination
Significant opportunities for professional growth and long-term advancement
