Commercial Litigation Associate (b)

Ave Staffing; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite regional footprint

Chambers-ranked practice

High-stakes trial portfolio

Job summary

Ave Staffing in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its premier dispute resolution team. The role offers a runway to handle sophisticated business disputes alongside acclaimed trial advocates in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of commercial litigation, a J.D.

from an accredited school, and an active North Carolina State Bar license. You will draft pleadings, manage e-discovery, depose witnesses, and contribute to trial strategy in state and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active law license and good standing in North Carolina.
• 3+ years of commercial litigation experience in a mid-size or large firm.
• Proficiency with motion practice, depositions, oral advocacy, and e-discovery tooling.

Responsibilities

• Direct the lifecycle of complex business disputes, evaluating claims and executing defense and prosecution strategies.
• Draft key pleadings, administrative appeals, summary judgment motions, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct depositions of key witnesses, fact witnesses, and corporate representatives while managing e-discovery.
• Argue substantive motions in state and federal courts, including the North Carolina Business Court.
• Take a primary role in trial preparation, witness vetting, and second-chairing civil trials.
• Partner directly with corporate executives and institutional clients to deliver strategic risk counsel.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Trial preparation

Deposition handling

Strategic legal counsel

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Raleigh, NC (On-site / Hybrid) | $160,000 – $185,000

Perks: Elite Regional Footprint | Chambers-Ranked Practice | High-Stakes Trial Portfolio

Our client is a highly respected, regional law firm seeking a driven Commercial Litigation Associate to join its premier dispute resolution team in Raleigh. This role offers an exceptional runway to handle sophisticated business disputes alongside acclaimed trial advocates in a truly collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct the lifecycle of complex business disputes, evaluating claims and executing defense and prosecution strategies.


• Draft key pleadings, administrative appeals, summary judgment motions, and appellate briefs.


• Conduct depositions of key witnesses, fact witnesses, and corporate representatives while managing e-discovery.


• Argue substantive motions in state and federal courts, including the North Carolina Business Court.


• Take a primary role in trial preparation, witness vetting, and second-chairing civil trials.


• Partner directly with corporate executives and institutional clients to deliver strategic risk counsel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial litigation experience within a mid-size or large law firm setting.


• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.


• Active license and good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.


• Advanced proficiency in motion practice, depositions, oral advocacy, and e-discovery tools.