Business Litigation Associate

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment; North Carolina; On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment is seeking a Litigation Associate for a well-regarded regional law firm in the United States. This role offers sophisticated work, mentorship, and a culture that emphasizes quality over billable pressure.

The ideal candidate will have several years of business/commercial litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and the ability to manage matters proactively while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Several years of business/commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Independent, motivated self-starter with initiative.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters proactively and work effectively with clients.
• Bonus eligibility begins at 1,750 hours.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of business and commercial litigation matters.
• Work closely with experienced litigators on complex disputes from inception through resolution.
• Take on meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure.
• Collaborate within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client exposure

Oral advocacy

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

A well-regarded regional law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing business litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with several years of litigation experience who is looking for sophisticated work, strong mentorship, and a culture that prioritizes quality over billable pressure.

The Role

• Handle a broad range of business and commercial litigation matters
• Work closely with experienced litigators on complex disputes from inception through resolution
• Take on meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure
• Collaborate within a supportive, team-oriented environment

Ideal Background

• Multiple years of business/commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Strong academic credentials
• Independent, motivated, and confident self-starter
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage matters proactively and work effectively with clients
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Associate salaries range from approximately $185,000 for junior attorneys to the mid-$200,000s for more senior associates
• No mandatory billable hour requirement
• Bonus eligibility begins at 1,750 hours
• Collegial culture with an emphasis on professional development and work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation associate seeking high-quality work, advancement opportunities, and a firm environment that values results rather than strict billable targets.