Commercial Litigation Associate

Offit Kurman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

A full-service law firm located in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-10 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted to the North Carolina bar, and demonstrate excellent writing, research, and analytical skills. This role offers a unique platform for entrepreneurial attorneys with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, all within a collegial, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of litigation experience.
• Demonstrated interest in a long-term litigation career.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Motivated, hardworking, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions and briefs.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, and client communications.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the North Carolina bar

Job description

Offit Kurman, a full-service Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our Charlotte, North Carolina office.

The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years of litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in developing a long-term litigation career. We are also open to law clerks and recent graduates from ABA‑accredited law schools who bring strong research, writing, and analytical skills to the table.

Practice Area:

This position will primarily support our litigation practice and related commercial litigation matters. Prior experience with landlord representation, real estate litigation, and property management is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, from pleadings through trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and discovery responses
• Assist with depositions, hearings, and client communications
• Collaborate with senior attorneys across practice areas in a team‑oriented environment

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Admission to the North Carolina bar required
• 3‑10 years of litigation experience
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• Motivated, hardworking, and eager to learn

Why Offit Kurman?

• Offit Kurman offers a unique platform for entrepreneurial attorneys looking to grow their practice. We provide competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial, team‑oriented environment where your contributions are valued.

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