General Liability Defense Associate - Hybrid & Mentorship

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a General Liability Defense Associate Attorney in a hybrid role with multiple Southeast locations, including Charlotte, NC. Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $165,000 and requires handling a civil-defense practice with meaningful case ownership. A robust 1,800 billable-hour requirement supports growth within a regional insurance-defense platform.

The successful candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission, with prior litigation and

Qualifications

• J.D. required and bar admission active in the applicable state
• Prior litigation experience preferred
• Insurance defense or general liability experience strongly preferred
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and multiple matters
• Strong client-service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage an active civil-litigation caseload
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances
• Review medical records, damages materials, and expert reports
• Develop defense strategy alongside partners and clients
• Communicate directly with carriers and insured clients
• Assist with trial preparation and take on increasing levels of case ownership

Skills

Strong research and writing

Client service

Communication skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot is seeking a General Liability Defense Associate Attorney in a hybrid role with multiple Southeast locations, including Charlotte, NC. Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $165,000 and requires handling a civil-defense practice with meaningful case ownership. A robust 1,800 billable-hour requirement supports growth within a regional insurance-defense platform.

The successful candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission, with prior litigation and