Litigation Associate

Ave Staffing; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite Cross-Practice Mentorship

High-Stakes Trial Portfolio

Zero Billable Bureaucracy

Job summary

Ave Staffing is assisting a premier law firm in Raleigh to recruit a Complex Commercial Litigation Associate. The role offers exposure to high-stakes business disputes, opportunities for collaboration with leading advocates, and a platform to manage cases across IP, employment, real estate, and regulatory matters.

The candidate will guide case strategy from pre-suit investigations through trial, often serving as first-chair in depositions and hearings.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of substantive, high-level Complex Commercial Litigation experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school with a distinguished academic record.
• Bar admission in good standing; NC license to be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Judicial clerkship, large law firm tenure, or prior high-level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of the litigation lifecycle, including pre-suit investigations and discovery.
• First-chair advocacy in depositions, hearings, and oral arguments as appropriate.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs with strong legal research.
• Supervise complex discovery protocols and document productions.
• Partner with senior trial counsel on trial notebooks and strategy.
• Advise corporate leadership with risk assessments and case status updates.
• Collaborate with transactional, real estate, and IP groups on interrelated issues.

Skills

Complex Commercial Litigation

Legal strategy

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active bar license in good standing

Job description

Complex Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Raleigh, NC (On-site / Hybrid)
Salary: $180,000 to $220,000, DOE
Key Perks: Elite Cross-Practice Mentorship | High-Stakes Trial Portfolio | Zero Billable Bureaucracy

The Opportunity

A premier, forward-thinking business law firm is seeking an ambitious Complex Commercial Litigation Associate to join its dynamic dispute resolution practice in Raleigh. Moving away from rigid, single-niche silos, this position offers an expansive trial runway to collaborate directly with acclaimed advocates on high-stakes business lawsuits, intellectual property/technology disputes, employment matters, real estate litigation, and regulatory challenges.

Core Responsibilities

• Case Architecture & Strategy: Direct all phases of the litigation lifecycle, driving thorough pre-suit investigations, factual discovery, and comprehensive defense and prosecution strategies.
• Deposition & Courtroom Advocacy: Function as first-chair advocate in depositions, evidentiary hearings, and oral arguments commensurate with demonstrated competency.
• Substantive Brief Writing: Perform advanced legal research and author pleadings, administrative challenges, summary judgment motions, and critical appellate briefs.
• Discovery Management: Supervise complex written discovery protocols, oversee third-party subpoena workflows, and manage multi-faceted document productions.
• Trial & Arbitration Preparation: Partner with senior trial counsel to build comprehensive trial notebooks, draft motions in limine, vet expert disclosures, and formulate presentation strategies.
• Strategic Client Advisory: Interface directly with corporate executives and institutional clients, providing authoritative risk assessments, case status reports, and strategic exposure counseling.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with transactional, real estate, and IP practice groups to address multi-faceted legal issues arising within complex business disputes.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 4–6 years of substantive, high-level Complex Commercial Litigation experience within a respected law firm ecosystem.
• Academic Credentials: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school backed by a highly distinguished academic record.
• Bar Admission: Active license to practice law in good standing with any U.S. jurisdiction; must obtain a North Carolina State Bar license within one year of hire.
• Distinguishing Profiles: A past judicial clerkship, large law firm tenure, or prior professional career track is strongly preferred.