JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Experience in complex litigation
Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Ability to obtain North Carolina bar admission within one year
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
Responsibilities
Handle complex litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through trial or arbitration
Develop case strategies, conduct legal research, and draft pleadings and motions
Manage discovery, factual investigations, and case preparation
Participate in negotiations, hearings, mediations, and trials
Conduct depositions and hearings as appropriate to your experience
Communicate directly with clients about case developments and strategy
Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex disputes
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Hands-on experience across multiple litigation practice areas
Mentorship from experienced litigators
Opportunities for greater responsibility, including first-chair depositions and hearings
Professional development and opportunities for advancement
Opportunities to participate in community and pro bono work
Full Job Description
Litigation Attorney - Complex Disputes (Hybrid)
Durham, North Carolina | $110,000-$125,000/year | Full-Time
Take on complex legal disputes while building your litigation experience alongside experienced attorneys. This opportunity offers hands-on involvement throughout the litigation process, direct client interaction, and increasing responsibility in a collaborative firm that values professional development and modern legal practices. What You'll Get
Annual salary of $110,000-$125,000.
Hybrid work arrangement.
Hands-on experience across multiple litigation practice areas.
Mentorship from experienced litigators.
Opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including first-chair depositions and hearings as your experience allows.
Professional development and opportunities for advancement.
Opportunities to participate in community and pro bono work.
What You'll Do
Handle complex litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through trial or arbitration.
Develop case strategies, conduct legal research, and draft pleadings and motions.
Manage discovery, factual investigations, and case preparation.
Participate in negotiations, hearings, mediations, and trials.
Conduct depositions and hearings as appropriate to your experience.
Communicate directly with clients about case developments, strategy, and risk.
Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex disputes.
What You'll Need
JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
Complex litigation experience.
Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Ability to obtain North Carolina bar admission within one year.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and responsibilities.
Preferred
Large law firm experience.
Judicial clerkship experience.
Previous professional career experience outside traditional legal practice.
