Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a dedicated Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation practice in Chapel Hill, NC. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload involving subrogation, product liability, construction, and other related fields. Whether you're an experienced attorney or a recent law school graduate, the firm is willing to provide training to the right candidate. The role requires statewide court appearances and a flexible work schedule based on caseload and active litigation.

Duties:

• Attend court hearings statewide, both in-person and remotely.
• Handle depositions, including both taking and defending, in-person and virtually.
• Participate in arbitrations and mediations, both in-person and remote.
• Manage one- to two-day bench or jury trials.
• Review documents, including discovery responses, incoming referrals, and new claims.
• Draft discovery requests, and discovery responses, and prepare documents for arbitrations, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, experts, and paralegals to ensure smooth case management.
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of cases, including assessing causation and damages in new and ongoing claims.
• Perform general litigation and administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong professional communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and a problem-solver with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially in a paper-based environment.
• Dependability, reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina (required).

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to both in-person and remote litigation settings.

Benefits:

• Health insurance with no employee contribution.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Flexible work schedule (some remote work allowed, but in-office time required).
• Professional development assistance, including tuition reimbursement.
• Paid bar dues, continuing legal education, professional organization dues, and professional conference fees.
• Performance-based bonus incentives.

Location:

• Chapel Hill, NC (In-office with some remote work allowed).

This is a full-time position that offers a great opportunity for professional growth and development within a well-established civil litigation firm. The firm provides a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.