Litigation Associate

National Law; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Driven Compensation

Generous PTO allowance

401(k)

Health insurance

Job summary

A growing legal firm in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a driven Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. The role offers the opportunity to manage cases and gain hands-on courtroom experience while working in a collaborative culture. Benefits include performance-driven compensation, generous PTO, 401(k), and health insurance. Candidates must be a member of the North Carolina Bar in good standing and authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Current member of the North Carolina Bar in good standing.
• Experience in General Liability and Workers’ Compensation is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from inception through resolution.
• Gain real, hands-on courtroom and trial experience.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft, file, and aggressively argue substantive motions.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Deposition skills

Job description

Join our team and litigate—don’t just push paper.

Vernis & Bowling’s Charlotte, North Carolina office is growing and seeking a driven Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. This position supports both our General Liability and Workers’ Compensation departments, so experience in either or both fields is required. We represent national corporate clients and large self-insureds who aren’t afraid to take cases to trial.

If you are looking for meaningful litigation experience and the chance to develop real trial skills, this is the place for you. We don’t just hand our associates endless discovery; we empower them to step into the courtroom. You will get the autonomy to run your own cases early in your career, backed by active mentorship and strategic collaboration with our partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage your own caseload from inception through resolution.
• Gain real, hands-on courtroom and trial experience.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft, file, and aggressively argue substantive motions.

What We Offer:

• Performance-Driven Compensation and Upward Mobility:Exceptional opportunities for personal growth, firm management, and a clear path to advancement within the firm.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Generous PTO allowance, 401(k), and health insurance offered among other benefits.
• A Collaborative Culture:A friendly, diverse, and supportive environment across our robust footprint in FL, GA, AL, MS, NC, SC, and TN.

We are a full-service firm dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation to individuals and businesses. If you are an accomplished attorney ready to get out from behind the desk and litigate, apply today.

• Current member of the North Carolina Bar in good standing.
• Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Vision and Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k)

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Note: All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Vernis & Bowling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.