Charlotte Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Leadership training

Health insurance

Casual dress

Mental health resources

DEI groups

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie is seeking attorneys to join its Litigation Team in Charlotte, NC. The firm offers hands-on experience from case inception to trial, with monthly bonus opportunities and remote/hybrid options after training.

Candidates must be licensed in North Carolina or have pending NC bar results, and 1–5 years of practice are preferred. We value Initiative, teamwork, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending NC bar results.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to plan actions, budgets and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events with thorough reporting.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Initiative & multitask

AI mindset

Effective communication

Education

Active NC bar admission (or pending NC results)

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Charlotte, NC! MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states. We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Charlotte. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, as well as direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending North Carolina bar exam results.

What We're Looking For:

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

MGC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. MGC will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted without a signed fee and prior approval from the MGC Recruiting Team.