Associate Litigation Attorney

Overview This is not your typical stuffy firm; we work hard, but we believe in fostering a positive team member environment with room for growth. We’re looking for a motivated litigation attorney to handle professional license defense and administrative law cases for our firm. Our next team member will diligently prepare for settlement conferences and be able to articulately defend clients at contested hearings in front of licensing boards as well as state agencies. Some experience is desired, but not required. Attorneys must possess patience when interacting with clients and must assist clients in preparation for settlement conferences and contested case hearings, as well as any interviews with investigators. This job will necessitate you being in the courtroom and litigating cases. If you like the competitive nature of trial work, then you will have plenty of opportunities. Responsibilities Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings. Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently. Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff. Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action. Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys. Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards. Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards. Attend meetings with the Board and Agency investigators. Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.). Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences. Communicate with clients and assist in preparation to keep clients informed and satisfied. Be the lead attorney on cases after proper training and proving yourself after a set probationary period. Qualifications Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to work with all levels of staff and clients. Successful completion of the bar exam and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA). J.D. degree and active law license in North Carolina are required. Excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills. History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized. Courtroom experience is preferred, but not required. Experience in professional licensing/administrative law matters is preferred but not required. Proficient in basic computer software and able to quickly learn new programs. Self-starter, able to work independently and adhere to the firm’s policy and procedure manual. Experience with cloud-based technology, specifically Google Drive and law firm management software, is required. Ability to work as a member of a team; calendar and task management skills are required. Experience with meeting software such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams is required. Must have a valid driver’s license. There will be some work in Superior Court via appeals of agency/board decisions and other professional license-related matters. Please submit a cover letter along with a resume in PDF format in order to be considered. Compensation Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 yearly plus discretionary quarterly bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr WizeHire, Inc