Business Litigation Attorney- 3675403

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Job Title:Business Litigation Attorney

Location:Charlotte, NC

Salary/Pay Rate: $170,000 - $190,000 + Excellent Benefits

Work Environment:Onsite with Flexibility

Term: Permanent / Full-Time

Bachelor's Degree Required:Yes (J.D. Required)

Referral Fee:AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer get hired

Overview

A highly regarded North Carolina law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation practice in Charlotte. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on sophisticated business disputes and complex commercial litigation matters while receiving hands-on responsibility and mentorship from experienced litigators.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of litigation experience and a strong interest in handling complex business disputes from inception through resolution. The firm represents corporations, financial institutions, businesses, and other commercial clients in a wide variety of litigation matters throughout North Carolina and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex business and commercial litigation matters pending in state and federal courts.


• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents.


• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding substantive and procedural legal issues.


• Manage all phases of written discovery, including document review and production.


• Participate in and assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.


• Assist with case strategy, risk assessment, and litigation planning.


• Work directly with partners and clients on ongoing litigation matters.


• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and third-party witnesses.


• Assist with trial preparation, witness preparation, exhibit organization, and pretrial filings.


• Manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.


• Active membership in good standing with the North Carolina Bar.


• 2–4 years of business litigation, commercial litigation, or complex civil litigation experience.


• Experience drafting motions, briefs, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.


• Experience handling discovery and participating in depositions.


• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.


• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong academic credentials required.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial contract disputes.


• Business torts.


• Shareholder and partnership disputes.


• Real estate litigation.


• Fiduciary litigation.


• Construction litigation.


• Appeals and appellate briefing experience.


• Federal court litigation experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.


• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.


• Sophisticated and challenging litigation work.


• Collaborative and collegial firm culture.


• Long-term partnership-track opportunity.