Commercial Litigation Associate

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate for its Raleigh, NC office. The role offers exposure to sophisticated commercial matters with mentorship and clear growth paths.

The attorney will engage with clients and colleagues on high-stakes cases in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and NC bar admission or eligibility.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions required.
• North Carolina bar admission or ability to obtain admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including business disputes, trade secrets, and products liability.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation with direct client interaction.
• Collaborate with experienced litigators on high-stakes matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research & writing

Deposition experience

Academic credentials

Education

North Carolina Bar Admission or Eligibility

Job description

A highly regarded AmLaw firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing Raleigh office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters in a collaborative environment that offers strong mentorship, meaningful client exposure, and a clear path for professional growth with competitive compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including business disputes, trade secrets, products liability, employment litigation, environmental contamination, and other complex civil litigation
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
• Draft and argue substantive motions
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation with direct client interaction
• Collaborate with experienced litigators on high stakes matters

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience taking and defending depositions required
• Strong academic credentials
• North Carolina bar admission or ability to obtain admission