Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Career Legal; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career progression to partnership

Job summary

Career Legal seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney in North Carolina with 4+ years of experience to join its growing litigation team. The role focuses on complex business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims for corporate and financial clients.

The candidate will handle all litigation phases, draft pleadings, and manage discovery. A JD and active bar admission are required; mid-to-large firm background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Proven experience handling business disputes and contract matters.
• Background in mid-to-large law firms preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (4+ Years) – North Carolina

Location: North Carolina
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team in North Carolina. This opportunity offers exposure to complex, high-value business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims across a broad client base including corporations, financial institutions, and private entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts

Requirements

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Proven experience handling business disputes and contract matters
• Background in mid-to-large law firms preferred
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• JD and active bar admission

Why Apply

• Work on sophisticated litigation matters
• Clear pathway to senior associate and partnership
• Strong mentorship and collaborative culture