What you will be doing:- Work alongside experienced litigators on a wide array of complex disputes across multiple litigation practice areas.
- Collaborate in all phases of the litigation process, from thorough pre-suit investigations and case strategy development to discovery, motion practice, negotiations, and trial or arbitration proceedings.
- Manage and contribute to all aspects of litigation on assigned cases, including factual investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and managing discovery.
- Assist senior attorneys in hearings, mediations, and trials; help develop strategies and prepare for significant proceedings.
- Conduct first-chair depositions, hearings, and related matters, commensurate with demonstrated competency.
- Communicate directly with clients, advising on case status, strategy, and risk assessment.
- Work across practice groups to address multifaceted issues in complex disputes.
- Grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and increasing responsibility.
Experience you will need:- 4–6 years of substantive complex litigation experience.
- J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
- Licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; must become licensed in North Carolina within one year.
- Superior research, analysis, and writing skills.
- Strong oral advocacy and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and case responsibilities while maintaining high-quality work.
- Strongly preferred: large law firm experience, judicial clerkship, or previous career experience.
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