Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Wilmington, NC seeks attorneys to join its Litigation team. Hybrid work options will be considered after training with the team.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of practice experience and must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina. The firm offers monthly bonus opportunities and a supportive environment with leadership training, diversity initiatives, and casual dress code.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Minimum 3 years of practice experience in litigation.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Fast-paced environment

AI mindset

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Wilmington, NC!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states .

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Wilmington. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of practice experience. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

What We're Looking For:

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Education

Required

Juris Doctorate or better.

Experience

Preferred

3 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Bar

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