Litigation Associate Raleigh

Scion Legal Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Job summary

Scion Legal Staffing represents a respected North Carolina law firm recruiting a mid-level litigation associate to join its business disputes and litigation practice in Raleigh.

You will handle sophisticated commercial matters, participate in depositions, hearings, and motions, and grow responsibilities with a collaborative, team-oriented group.

The ideal candidate has about four years of hands-on litigation experience, NC bar eligibility, and strong legal research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• North Carolina law license or NC Bar eligibility.
• About four years of hands-on litigation experience.
• Experience taking/defending depositions, appearing in court, drafting motions.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Commitment to client service and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handling day-to-day case management on complex business and commercial disputes.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Appearing in court for hearings and other proceedings.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefs, memoranda and other written work.
• Working with partners and clients to develop and carry out litigation strategy.
• Advising clients on case developments and next steps.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition experience

Court appearances

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Job description

Our client, a respected multi-office North Carolina law firm, is looking for a mid-level litigation associate to join its business disputes and litigation practice in Raleigh. You'll work on sophisticated commercial matters alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative, team-oriented group. It's a strong fit for an associate with about four years of hands-on litigation experience who is ready for more responsibility in complex business cases.

What We Offer:

• Sophisticated business and commercial litigation, including complex, high-stakes disputes
• More responsibility in complex matters as your experience grows
• Close work with partners and clients on litigation strategy
• A collaborative, team-oriented practice group with experienced litigators
• A collegial culture built on teamwork, leadership, community and belonging
• A competitive benefits package
• A firm well regarded by clients and peers, with top regional rankings across several practice areas

If You Have:

• A North Carolina law license, or eligibility for admission to the North Carolina Bar
• About four years of litigation experience, with a strong foundation in every phase of the litigation process
• Experience taking and defending depositions, appearing in court, and drafting and arguing motions
• Preferred: experience with North Carolina Business Court matters, shareholder and derivative actions, M&A-related litigation, commercial lease disputes, commercial debt collection and enforcement, or other complex business disputes
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills
• A commitment to exceptional client service and collaborative teamwork

You Will Be:

• Handling day-to-day case management on complex business and commercial disputes
• Taking and defending depositions
• Appearing in court for hearings and other proceedings
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Conducting legal research and preparing high-quality briefs, memoranda and other written work
• Working with partners and clients to develop and carry out litigation strategy
• Advising clients on case developments and next steps
• Taking on more responsibility in complex matters over time