Business Litigation Attorney- 3675403

AMS Staffing Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. represents a highly regarded North Carolina law firm seeking a Business Litigation Associate in Charlotte. You will handle sophisticated business disputes, receive mentorship from experienced litigators, and assume responsibility across matters from inception through resolution.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of litigation experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, and active NC Bar membership, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• J.D. and active NC Bar membership in good standing.
• 2–4 years of business, commercial, or complex civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, discovery requests, and memoranda.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.
• Manage all phases of written discovery, including document review and production.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Assist with case strategy, risk assessment, and litigation planning.
• Work directly with partners and clients on ongoing matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Assist with trial preparation, witness prep, exhibit organization, and pretrial filings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Business Litigation Attorney

Location: Charlotte, NC

Work Environment: Onsite with Flexibility

Term: Permanent / Full-Time

Bachelor's Degree Required: Yes (J.D. Required)

Overview

A highly regarded North Carolina law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation practice in Charlotte. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on sophisticated business disputes and complex commercial litigation matters while receiving hands-on responsibility and mentorship from experienced litigators.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of litigation experience and a strong interest in handling complex business disputes from inception through resolution. The firm represents corporations, financial institutions, businesses, and other commercial clients in a wide variety of litigation matters throughout North Carolina and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex business and commercial litigation matters pending in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding substantive and procedural legal issues.
• Manage all phases of written discovery, including document review and production.
• Participate in and assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Assist with case strategy, risk assessment, and litigation planning.
• Work directly with partners and clients on ongoing litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and third-party witnesses.
• Assist with trial preparation, witness preparation, exhibit organization, and pretrial filings.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the North Carolina Bar.
• 2-4 years of business litigation, commercial litigation, or complex civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Experience handling discovery and participating in depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Preferred Experience

• Business torts.
• Shareholder and partnership disputes.
• Fiduciary litigation.
• Appeals and appellate briefing experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Sophisticated and challenging litigation work.
• Collaborative and collegial firm culture.
• Long-term partnership-track opportunity.