Business Litigation Associate

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm seeks an experienced Business Litigation Associate to join its Raleigh, North Carolina office. The firm has a robust litigation practice, handling significant matters both regionally and nationally. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex business disputes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have federal court clerk experience and a strong foundation in business litigation.

Location:

• Raleigh, North Carolina

Duties:

• Handle complex business disputes, working on significant matters in North Carolina and nationwide.
• Draft and prepare motions, briefs, deposition outlines, and exhibits.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage e-discovery processes and document review.
• Participate in depositions, court hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support teams on case management.
• Investigate facts and prepare witnesses for deposition or trial testimony.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in business litigation.
• Federal court clerk experience required.
• Strong writing skills and deposition and court experience preferred.
• Experience with e-discovery and legal research.
• Ability to manage complex litigation tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in North Carolina.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• North Carolina Bar membership (or eligibility to be immediately licensed).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Knowledge of complex business disputes and litigation processes.
• Expertise in e-discovery and document management.
• Ability to manage depositions, court appearances, and trial preparations.
• Effective fact investigation and witness preparation skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (salary based on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and other retirement benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.