Hybrid Mid-Level Commercial Disputes Attorney

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group.

You will handle complex, high-stakes litigation for diverse national and international clients, gaining substantial responsibility and courtroom exposure within lean, teamwork-driven teams. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active North Carolina Bar admission (or prompt eligibility), 3-5 years in commercial litigation, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in North Carolina; Atlanta candidates admitted to the NC Bar will also be considered
• 3–5 years substantive experience in commercial litigation
• Experience managing complex business disputes, including contract issues, business torts, and fiduciary duty claims

Responsibilities

• Handle substantial work on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including dismissals and summary judgment motions
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, document production, e-discovery coordination, and related motions
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses
• Support trial preparation, including witness prep, exhibit management, and pretrial filings
• Analyze litigation risks and business implications to develop practical legal solutions
• Communicate directly with clients and in-house counsel
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and cross-office teams to deliver exceptional service
• Contribute to case strategy throughout all stages of litigation

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Client-service mindset

Team-oriented

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group.

You will handle complex, high-stakes litigation for diverse national and international clients, gaining substantial responsibility and courtroom exposure within lean, teamwork-driven teams. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active North Carolina Bar admission (or prompt eligibility), 3-5 years in commercial litigation, and proven ability to