Raleigh Litigation Associate Attorney

MGC LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups for diversity

Job summary

MGC LLC, a leading civil litigation firm in Raleigh, NC, seeks attorneys with 1-5 years of experience. The role involves hands-on litigation work and offers hybrid options post-training. Ideal candidates should be licensed in North Carolina and bring strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

The firm is known for its supportive culture and innovative practices, providing competitive compensation including bonuses and additional benefits like paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of practice experience required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans.
• Identify pleading requirements for paralegals.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage documents.
• Attend depositions and provide reports.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial.
• Maintain communication with paralegals and assistants.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Raleigh, NC!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Raleigh. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, as well as direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending North Carolina bar exam results.

What We're Looking For:

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!

Education

• Juris Doctorate or better.

Experience

• 1-5 years of practice experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Bar in North Carolina.

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