Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of litigation practice experience
  • License to practice law in North Carolina
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn and work autonomously and collaboratively
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Mindset geared toward embracing AI in legal processes

Responsibilities

  • Assess new cases to create action plans and budgets
  • Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks
  • Prepare discovery responses and manage document production
  • Attend depositions and hearings, providing detailed reports
  • Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial as needed
  • Maintain regular communication with legal support staff

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Leadership training programs
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Casual dress code
  • Mental health support resources
  • Employee resource groups focused on Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion
Full Job Description
Join MGC's Litigation Team in Wilmington, NC!

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Wilmington. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of practice experience. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

What We're Looking For:
  • Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Initiative and the ability to multitask
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  • Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview:
  • Membership track with defined benchmarks
  • Formal mentorship structure
  • Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:
  • Paid parental leave
  • Leadership training programs
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Casual dress code
  • Mental health support resources
  • Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
  • Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
  • Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
  • Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
  • Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
  • Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!

RECRUITER NOTICE:

MGC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. MGC will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted without a signed fee and prior approval from the MGC Recruiting Team.

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