Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Scion Staffing, Inc.; 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

Our client, a respected multi-office North Carolina law firm, seeks a mid-level litigation associate in Raleigh to handle sophisticated commercial disputes. You will work closely with partners, manage cases, and contribute to strategy in a collaborative, team-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have about four years of hands-on litigation experience, strong research and writing, and a commitment to exceptional client service and teamwork. North Carolina Bar eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Approximately four years of hands-on litigation experience.
• Strong foundation in every phase of the litigation process.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day case management on complex business disputes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court for hearings and other proceedings.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs and memoranda.
• Work with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy.
• Advise clients on case developments and next steps.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition & court appearances

Legal research & writing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration & client service

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

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.