Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Associate Attorney to manage matters from inception through post-judgment remedies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role requires a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, with a NC license and willingness to pursue additional bar licenses as needed.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years' experience in bankruptcy, collections, civil litigation, or related areas, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active North Carolina law license.
• Recent NC UBE passage preferred; open to other licenses (SC, TN, FL, VA, MD, MI, OH).
• Knowledge of federal debt collection laws and state civil litigation procedures.
• 0–3 years' experience in bankruptcy, collections, civil litigation or related areas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, solutions-focused interactions with customers while creating fair, sustainable payment resolutions.
• Demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and offer expert guidance on legal and regulatory risks.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to efficiently resolve cases.
• Travel to courts throughout North Carolina as needed to represent clients and attend hearings.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney to report on activity, results, and case progression.

Skills

Strong legal research and writing

Effective communication and Negotiatio

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent organizational and time mgt

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney in Winston-Salem, NC, to manage legal matters from inception through post-judgment remedies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and consistently deliver high-quality legal representation.

Duties

• Provide respectful, solutions-focused interactions with customers while creating fair, sustainable payment resolutions.
• Demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and offer expert guidance on legal and regulatory risks.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to efficiently resolve cases.
• Travel to courts throughout North Carolina, as needed, to represent clients and attend hearings.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney to report on activity, results, and case progression.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina law license required.
• Recent NC UBE passage strongly preferred, with an eagerness to pursue additional bar licenses across our footprint (SC, TN, FL, VA, MD, MI, OH, and others).
• 0-3 years' experience in bankruptcy, collections, civil litigation, or related areas (court experience a plus).
• Knowledge of federal debt collection laws and state civil litigation procedures.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active North Carolina law license.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package. Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 for qualified candidates.