Litigation Associate — Path to Partner (NC) Flexible Hours

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quality benefit programs

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Smith Debnam seeks a full-time litigation associate to assist in representing businesses in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Financing Litigation, Commercial Creditor Bankruptcy, and related Creditors' Rights matters. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and a NC Bar license in good standing, with strong analytic and writing abilities.

The position requires regular in-office presence in Raleigh, NC, with travel to court appearances statewide.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Financing Litigation, Commercial Creditor Bankruptcy, or Creditors' Rights.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and draft precise pleadings and motions.
• Strong courtroom and negotiation skills with demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in representing businesses inCommercial Litigation, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Financing Litigation, and related matters.
• Be regularly present in the Raleigh, NC office, with travel obligations to court appearances across the state (10%–25%).
• Support development of a practice and participate in marketing initiatives to grow the firm’s client base.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Courtroom skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Business development

Education

NC Bar admission

Job description

Smith Debnam seeks a full-time litigation associate to assist in representing businesses in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Equipment Leasing & Financing Litigation, Commercial Creditor Bankruptcy, and related Creditors' Rights matters. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and a NC Bar license in good standing, with strong analytic and writing abilities.

The position requires regular in-office presence in Raleigh, NC, with travel to court appearances statewide.