Associate Attorney

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years experience in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Finance Litigation, or related areas
  • Experience in private litigation practice with knowledge of law firm management
  • NC Bar license in good standing
  • Strong legal analysis and writing skills
  • Excellent courtroom and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Self-motivated with a desire to market one's practice

Responsibilities

  • Assist in representing businesses in various litigation matters
  • Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
  • Prepare for and participate in courtroom proceedings
  • Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
  • Collaborate with a team on case strategy
  • Engage in business development activities
  • Maintain organized case files and documentation

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with performance incentives
  • Quality benefit programs
  • Flexible work hours
Full Job Description
Smith Debnam (www.smithdebnamlaw.com) is seeking candidates for a full-time litigation associate position to assist in the representation of businesses in matters related to Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Finance Litigation, Commercial Creditor Bankruptcy, and general Creditors' Rights.

The following are pre-requisites for this position:
  • Minimum of two years experience in some mix of the above listed practice areas
  • Worked in a private litigation practice, with an understanding of the business aspects of managing a law practice
  • NC Bar license in good standing
  • Strong legal analysis and writing skills
  • Strong courtroom and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Self-motivated, including desire and ability to market his/her practice

Ideal candidate's experience will include:
  • Dual licensed in NC and SC (or willingness to obtain SC licensure)
  • 3 or more years litigation experience in federal, state, and/or bankruptcy courts
  • Preference for in-office work environment in a collegial culture

This position requires being regularly present in our Raleigh, NC office, except when travelling to court appearances across the state or other practice-related activities (estimated travel requirement of 10% to 25%)

Our employees also enjoy:
  • Competitive compensation, including performance incentives
  • Quality benefit programs
  • Flexible work hours

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