Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups promoting D&I

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Wilmington, NC, is seeking attorneys to join the Litigation Team. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of practice experience and must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training and integration with the team.

The position offers a defined mentorship structure, a hybrid work model, and comprehensive health benefits. Bonus opportunities are available as part of a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of practice experience in litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and in a team.

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 with thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Team coordination

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Initiative

AI in legal work

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


• Formal mentorship structure


• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave


• Leadership training programs


• Comprehensive health insurance


• 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