Litigation Associate — Complex Matters & Trials

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer in Charlotte is seeking a litigation associate to join a sophisticated practice and play a significant role in all aspects of the complex litigation process.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years of employment, general liability, professional liability, products liability, real estate, HOA/Condo, or class actions experience; relevant judicial clerkship may count toward the required years. Admission to the NC Bar is required; SC/VA admission is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in employment, liability, real estate, and related complex litigation.
• Experience with state and federal courts preferred.
• Judicial clerkship experience may be credited toward the required years.
• NC Bar admission required; SC/VA admission a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions and other documents.
• Take and defend depositions; represent clients in mediation.
• Draft and answer discovery requests; trial preparation and trial assistance.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections, and depositions.

Skills

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Depositions

Mediation experience

Trial preparation

Communication skills

Team player

Travel willingness

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer in Charlotte is seeking a litigation associate to join a sophisticated practice and play a significant role in all aspects of the complex litigation process.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years of employment, general liability, professional liability, products liability, real estate, HOA/Condo, or class actions experience; relevant judicial clerkship may count toward the required years. Admission to the NC Bar is required; SC/VA admission is a plus.