Senior Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups dedicated toD

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a leading civil litigation firm, invites a skilled attorney to join our Asheville, NC team. After initial training, hybrid or remote options may be considered as part of integration with the Litigation group.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of civil litigation experience and must be licensed to practice in North Carolina. The role offers mentorship, a defined track with benchmarks, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, parental leave, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Experience with depositions and discovery.

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.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active North Carolina Bar License

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Asheville, 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 Asheville. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of practice experience. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

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

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 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