Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional litigation firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney for its Asheville office. This role offers the chance to manage diverse civil litigation cases, including personal injury and commercial disputes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment. Join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact on various litigation matters while developing your legal expertise in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation cases through all phases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Verbal Advocacy

Analytical Abilities

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview:
A respected regional litigation firm is actively seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Asheville, North Carolina office. This position offers meaningful responsibility across a broad spectrum of civil litigation cases, including personal injury, commercial disputes, insurance defense, and construction defects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation experience, a strong foundation in legal research and writing, and a willingness to work in a hybrid setting in the Western NC region.

Location:

Duties:

1. Manage civil litigation cases through all phases of litigation
2. Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and legal briefs
3. Conduct legal research and formulate litigation strategy
4. Attend and argue motions in state and federal court
5. Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
6. Provide legal updates and risk assessments to managing attorneys and clients
7. Develop strategies for a range of litigation matters including:

• Product liability
• Commercial litigation
• Insurance coverage
• Professional liability claims

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil litigation
• Demonstrated courtroom and deposition experience
• Able to independently manage caseload with guidance from supervising attorneys
• Willingness to work in a smaller team within a larger firm structure

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in North Carolina (required)

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong verbal advocacy and analytical abilities
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable handling responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, responsive communicator with team-oriented mindset