Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Michael Best; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Professional growth opportunities

Performance management and coaching

Job summary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is hiring a Mid-Level Litigation Associate for their Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington office. The role requires a minimum of four years of commercial civil litigation experience, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and conducting legal research. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, maintaining professionalism and composure under pressure. The firm offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports employee well-being, professional growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of litigation experience.
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills as firm needs change.
• Must maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents.
• Manage discovery and conduct depositions.
• Perform legal research, analysis, and writing.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to draft pleadings

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage confidential information

Education

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate to join our Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington, NC office. The candidate should have a minimum of four years of commercial civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents; managing discovery, including taking and defending witnesses for depositions; and conducting legal research, analysis and writing.

Position is located in our Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington office.

Job Requirements

Knowledge Base & Education

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• A minimum of four years' litigation experience
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the firm

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You Should Apply

We offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that enhances employees’ overall well‑being, including competitive base pay, benefits, learning opportunities, and perks that inspire downtime.

Learning and Growth

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching