BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL DISPUTES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Joseph Michaels International Charlotte, NC Open
Joseph Michaels International is looking for BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL DISPUTES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY in Charlotte, NC.
This local job opportunity with ID 3919585263 is live since 2026-10-27 02:09:27.
Overview

In this role you will handle sophisticated commercial disputes for a national and international client base within a lean, high-performing team. You will work on complex litigation from inception to resolution, with meaningful courtroom exposure and direct client interaction. The position offers significant responsibility, opportunities for growth, and collaboration across cross-office teams in a hybrid environment. You will contribute to strategy and problem-solving in high-stakes matters, shaping outcomes for diverse industries.

Compensation / Benefits
  • hybrid work environment
  • competitive salary ($225,000 - $360,000)
  • bonus structure eligible
  • comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off and parental leave
Responsibilities
  • Handle complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution
  • Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions (including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, evidentiary motions)
  • Manage discovery (written, document production, e-discovery coordination, discovery motions)
  • Prepare for and conduct depositions (fact and expert witnesses) as allowed
  • Support trial preparation (witness prep, exhibits, pretrial filings, trial strategy)
  • Analyze litigation risks and business implications to develop practical legal solutions
  • Directly communicate with clients and stakeholders; collaborate with partners, associates, staff, and cross-office teams
  • Contribute to case strategy development and execution through all litigation stages
Key requirements
  • 3-5 years substantive experience in commercial litigation
  • Experience at a sophisticated law firm handling complex business disputes (contract issues, business torts, fiduciary duty, etc.)
  • Skilled in litigating matters in state and federal courts from inception to resolution
  • Experienced drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions
  • Capable of managing all phases of discovery and e-discovery coordination
  • Insolvency or restructuring experience is a plus
  • Superior analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and oral advocacy; client-service mindset; collaborative approach
  • collaborative
  • client-service mindset
  • team-oriented
  • litigation in state and federal courts
  • motion practice (dismissal, summary judgment, evidentiary)
  • discovery management (written, document production, e-discovery)
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