Litigation Associate

Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler seeks an associate attorney with at least two years of litigation experience, preferably in complex business or construction matters. The firm values strong writing, research, and analytical skills, and encourages direct client involvement and strategic case development.

We offer a non-traditional, family-focused culture with flexible work arrangements, including part-time or reduced-hour schedules for the right candidate, and a collaborative, technology-enabled

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• Experience or interest in commercial or construction litigation, complex civil litigation, or serious injury cases.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of matters and work directly with clients.
• Interest in using technology and modern tools to improve litigation practice.
• Desire to build a long-term practice in a firm with strong community roots.

Responsibilities

• Engage in complex civil litigation, including commercial and construction matters.
• Develop strategic case plans with direct client involvement and courtroom opportunities.
• Leverage technology and modern litigation tools to serve clients efficiently.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial litigation

Construction litigation

Research

Writing

Communication

Technology in litigation

Client management

Tools

AI tools in litigation

Job description

Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler is seeking an associate attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience preferably in complex business or construction. We are also interested in candidates with strong litigation instincts, excellent writing skills, and a desire to handle complex and varied matters.

Our practice includes commercial disputes, construction litigation, catastrophic injury cases, and other complex civil matters. The work is substantive, interesting, and varied, with opportunities for meaningful responsibility, direct client involvement, courtroom experience, and strategic case development.

We are a non-traditional, family-focused firm with deep community ties and a highly flexible workplace. We believe excellent legal work and a family-conscious approach to practice can and should coexist. We are committed to creating an environment where attorneys can thrive professionally while also maintaining meaningful lives outside the office. To that end, we are open to creative arrangements, including part-time or reduced-hour schedules, for the right candidate.

We value strong relationships with our clients and our community. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their businesses, objectives, challenges, and long-term goals. We also believe that great work is best done in a collaborative environment. Our firm culture is team-oriented, supportive, and collegial.

Our firm also embraces technology, AI, and modern litigation tools to serve clients efficiently and effectively.

We are looking for someone who is intellectually curious, practical, collaborative, hard-working, and interested in practicing law in a modern legal practice.

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least 2 years of litigation experience;
• Experience or interest in commercial or construction litigation, complex civil litigation, or serious injury cases;
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills;
• A willingness to take ownership of matters and work directly with clients;
• An interest in using technology and modern tools to improve litigation practice; and
• A desire to build a long-term practice in a firm with strong community roots.