Hybrid Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Jobot; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

HRA

FSA

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays

3 Weeks of PTO

Job summary

Jobot in Charlotte, NC seeks an Associate Attorney with civil litigation experience to join our growing practice. This hybrid role follows an initial in-office training period and offers exposure to commercial litigation, product liability, premises liability, and more.

You will manage matters, draft pleadings, participate in depositions, and work with clients and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and advocacy. North Carolina license and 1+ year experience are desired.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• 1+ year of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, or other litigation documents.
• Exposure to depositions, hearings, trial preparation, or other aspects of civil litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with attorneys and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned litigation matters with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues, claims, defenses, and case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Manage written discovery and participate in the discovery process.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and, as experience develops, participate in hearings, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and developments.
• Work with partners, senior attorneys, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other professionals to develop facts and advance cases.
• Evaluate legal and factual issues and help develop practical litigation strategies.
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on excellent client service.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot in Charlotte, NC seeks an Associate Attorney with civil litigation experience to join our growing practice. This hybrid role follows an initial in-office training period and offers exposure to commercial litigation, product liability, premises liability, and more.

You will manage matters, draft pleadings, participate in depositions, and work with clients and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and advocacy. North Carolina license and 1+ year experience are desired.