Commercial Litigation Attorney

Commercial Litigation Attorney

$160,000 - $200,000 Charlotte, NC

Commercial Litigation Senior Attorney

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A bit about us:

Our client is a full-service, multi-office law firm with a large East Coast presence. It has grown steadily by bringing in strong lawyers and giving them room to build. The litigation group handles business disputes of every size, from contract fights between closely held companies to multi-party commercial cases that go to trial. Clients include middle-market businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate owners and lenders, and the Firm keeps a lot of them for the long term. Litigators here work closely with the corporate, real estate and finance groups, so a lawyer who builds a client relationship has a full platform to serve that client.

Why join us?

• Real ownership of your cases. At 5–10 years you'll run matters, not just draft pieces of them, and you'll be the day-to-day contact for clients.
• Time in court. You'll take depositions, argue motions and handle hearings yourself, and you'll be part of the trial team when cases go to trial.
• A realistic hours target. The billable requirement is 1,700, so there's room for business development, mentoring and a life outside the office.
• Credit for your own clients. Lawyers who bring in work are rewarded for it, and the Firm's range of practice groups makes cross-selling easy.
• Competitive pay of $160,000–$200,000 depending on experience, plus a full benefits package.
• A clear path forward. The Firm promotes from within, and associates who build a practice can see what it takes to make partner.

Job Details

What You'll Handle:

• Running a caseload of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, restrictive covenants, collections and related matters
• Managing cases from intake through resolution, including pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery strategy and settlement negotiations
• Taking and defending depositions and arguing motions in state and federal court
• Preparing for and taking part in trials, arbitrations and mediations
• Advising clients directly on litigation strategy, risk and cost
• Mentoring junior associates and paralegals on assigned matters

What You Bring:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in good standing in North Carolina; South Carolina is a plus
• 5–10 years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm
• Strong writing, especially on dispositive motions and briefs
• Experience taking depositions and appearing in court on your own
• Comfort working directly with business owners and in-house counsel

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