Litigation Associate – Multiple Offices

Fox Rothschild; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP has openings in multiple North Carolina offices (Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh) for a litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of general commercial litigation experience and must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

This role emphasizes drafting pleadings and discovery, contributing to strategy, and handling motions and depositions in NC state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina.
• 3–5 years general commercial litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a litigation team.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and contributing to strategy.
• Experience in NC state and federal courts.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and discovery and contributing to strategy.
• Represent clients in NC state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions as needed.
• Support litigation team across multiple NC offices.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting pleadings

Discovery experience

Depositions

Motions drafting

Research and writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

State & federal courts

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Charlotte, NC; Greensboro, NC; Raleigh, NC

Fox Rothschild LLP has an opening in multiple offices for a litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of general commercial litigation experience. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Large law firm experience preferred.
• Clerkship experience and/or trial experience is a plus.
• Superior academic record, and excellent research and writing skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic litigation team
• Experience drafting pleadings and discovery and contributing to strategy.
• Experience in North Carolina State and federal courts.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail].