Federal White-Collar Defense Associate

Chapman, Dowling & Mallek; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman, Dowling & Mallek in Charlotte, NC seeks an Associate Attorney to work with partners on civil and criminal matters across the country, focusing on white-collar defense, health care fraud, wire fraud, and securities offenses. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Charlotte, with opportunities to handle federal matters from investigation through resolution.

You will draft pleadings, conduct research, manage deadlines, interact with clients, and collaborate with colleagues across

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
• At least 3 years of experience as a licensed attorney
• At least 1 year of experience with federal criminal law
• Interest in white collar defense and parallel civil litigation
• Strong research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills
• Excellent judgement, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Comfortable with document-intensive cases
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues and clients
• Federal clerkship experience preferred
• Trial and deposition experience preferred
• Experience relating to health care law preferred

Responsibilities

• Handling federal litigation matters from investigation through resolution
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, discovery requests, discovery responses, and correspondence
• Conducting legal research and analyzing complex federal issues
• Managing litigation deadlines and federal court filings
• Participating in case strategy, client communications, negotiations, hearings, and other litigation-related proceedings
• Working collaboratively with attorneys and staff across the firm’s offices and remote team

Skills

Licensed attorney

Federal criminal law

White collar defense

Legal writing

Courtroom experience

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Chapman, Dowling & Mallek in Charlotte, NC seeks an Associate Attorney to work with partners on civil and criminal matters across the country, focusing on white-collar defense, health care fraud, wire fraud, and securities offenses. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Charlotte, with opportunities to handle federal matters from investigation through resolution.

You will draft pleadings, conduct research, manage deadlines, interact with clients, and collaborate with colleagues across