Commercial Litigation Associate – Path to Partnership

Career Legal

North Carolina

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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.

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