Civil Litigation Associate: Hands-on Trial & Strategy

Hedrick-Gardner-Kincheloe-; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Student loan assistance

Medical insurance

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

HRA

FSA

401K

Pet insurance

Paid holidays

PTO 3 weeks

Job summary

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Civil Litigation practice. This role offers exposure to a broad portfolio of complex matters and hands-on experience in all phases of the litigation process.

The Associate Attorney will manage case strategy, perform legal research, draft pleadings and briefs, and handle depositions while interfacing with clients, partners, and opposing counsel to obtain favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Minimum of one (1) year of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy and manage multiple aspects of assigned matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; manage written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; appear in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and opposing counsel to advance favorable outcomes.
• Support litigation across Commercial, Product Liability, Personal Injury Defense, Construction, and other areas.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Civil Litigation practice. This role offers exposure to a broad portfolio of complex matters and hands-on experience in all phases of the litigation process.

The Associate Attorney will manage case strategy, perform legal research, draft pleadings and briefs, and handle depositions while interfacing with clients, partners, and opposing counsel to obtain favorable outcomes.