Civil Litigation Attorney

Hinson Faulk, P.A.; Indian Trail (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinson Faulk, P.A. is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to manage a varied caseload centered on construction and business litigation, and serious personal injury matters. You will draft pleadings, conduct research, and advise clients on their rights and options.

The role is full-time and on-site in Indian Trail, NC with some remote work opportunity after onboarding. Ideal candidates hold at least 2 years of civil litigation experience and an active NC license.

Qualifications

• Strong civil litigation skills, including case analysis, motion practice, discovery management, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing, with the ability to draft clear, well-supported pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Effective client communication and counseling skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues in accessible terms.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills for settlement discussions, mediation, and courtroom representation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritize workload, and meet court and client deadlines with attention to detail.
• Commitment to ethical practice, professionalism, and delivering high-quality, cost-conscious legal services.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years civil litigation experience, including courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Conduct legal research, analyze case law and statutes, develop case strategy, and advise clients on their rights and options.
• Engage in settlement negotiations, communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Collaborate with firm staff to move cases efficiently through all stages of litigation.

Skills

Civil litigation

Case analysis

Motions & discovery

Trial preparation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Negotiation

Time management

Ethics & professionalism

NC license

Job description

Company Description Hinson Faulk, P.A. is a community-focused law firm known for providing effective legal services to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm focuses in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, corporate law, and wills, trusts, and estates. Hinson Faulk, P.A. combines the acumen, work ethic, and experience of a large firm with the accessibility and personal attention of a small practice.

Role Description The Civil Litigation Attorney will manage a varied caseload, focused in construction litigation, business/commercial litigation, and serious personal injury/wrongful death. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence; appearing in court for hearings, conferences, and trials; conducting legal research, analyzing case law and statutes, developing case strategy, and advising clients on their rights and options. The attorney will engage in settlement negotiations, communicate regular with clients, opposing counsel, and courts, and collaborate with firm staff to move cases efficiently through all stages of litigation.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Indian Trail, NC, with some remote work opportunity after initial onboarding.

Qualifications

• Strong civil litigation skills, including case analysis, motion practice, discovery management, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing, with the ability to draft clear, well-supported pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Effective client communication and counseling skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues in accessible terms.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills for settlement discussions, mediation, and courtroom representation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritize workload, and meet court and client deadlines with attention to detail.
• Commitment to ethical practice, professionalism, and delivering high-quality, cost-conscious legal services.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years civil litigation experience, including courtroom experience.