Hybrid Commercial Disputes Associate — Litigation

6 Degrees Search; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Charlotte, NC, seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney for its nationally recognized Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group. The role offers hybrid work, substantial responsibility, and direct client interaction on complex matters across multiple industries.

Required: JD from a top-tier law school, NC bar admission (or prompt eligibility), and 3–5 years in commercial litigation. Strong drafting, discovery, and advocacy skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in North Carolina; Atlanta candidates may be considered.
• 3–5 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience managing complex business disputes and drafting dispositive/non-dispositive motions.
• Strong discovery management and courtroom advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and for summary judgment.
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, e-discovery, and related motions.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Support trial preparation and courtroom strategy.
• Analyze litigation risks and advise on practical legal solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Oral advocacy

Education

JDs from top-tier law school

Active North Carolina Bar admission

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Charlotte, NC, seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney for its nationally recognized Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group. The role offers hybrid work, substantial responsibility, and direct client interaction on complex matters across multiple industries.

Required: JD from a top-tier law school, NC bar admission (or prompt eligibility), and 3–5 years in commercial litigation. Strong drafting, discovery, and advocacy skills are essential for success.