Associate Attorney - General Litigation

Ohagan Meyer; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Low turnover team

Direct client contact

Mentorship programs

Competitive compensation & bonuses

Full benefits package (401k health/dta

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer in Charlotte seeks a litigation associate with 3-4 years of experience in employment, general liability, professional liability, products liability, real estate, HOA/Condo, or class actions to play a significant role in all aspects of the complex litigation process.

The successful candidate will handle legal research, pleadings, depositions, discovery, mediation, and trial preparation, with travel to appearances as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer; E-Verify participant.

Qualifications

• Requires legal research, drafting of pleadings, motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, representing clients in mediation, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance.

Responsibilities

• Experience with state and federal courts preferred, as well as administrative agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings & motions

Deposition experience

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Client communication

Travel willingness

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a litigation associate to join its Charlotte office. This is an excellent opportunity for associates to provide legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of the complex litigation process.

An ideal attorney will have at least 3-4 years of experience with any of the following: employment litigation, general liability, professional liability, products liability, real estate / property, HOA/Condo association and/or class actions. Relevant judicial clerkship experience will be credited toward the required years of experience.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any protected characteristic.

O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• This role requires legal research, drafting of pleadings motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, representing clients in mediation, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance.
• Experience with both state and federal courts preferred, as well as state and federal administrative agencies.
• This position also requires the ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in an effective manner.
• This position will require some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Admission to the state bar of North Carolina is required. Admission to South Carolina and/or Virginia is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• National law practice with a collegial team with low turnover
• Direct client contact and responsibility on high-level matters
• Mentorship and development programs tailored to your individual goals and growth
• Competitive compensation and multiple bonus opportunities
• A robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health, dental, and vision insurance, FSAs, paid parental leave, and more