Business Litigation Associate- 3541129

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Litigation Associate

Location: Greensboro, NC 27401and Raleigh, NC 27612

Salary/Payrate: $170K - $190K and Great benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite with flexibility

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

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

Job Description:

Our client, a highly regarded North Carolina law firm, are seeking Business Litigation Associates who are willing to work on a wide array of litigation matters, including complex business and tort litigation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-4 years of litigation experience. All candidates should have strong academic credentials and be a self-starter with excellent writing skills and attention to detail. The law firm represents corporate, institutional, and commercial clients, they are known for complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation, products liability defense, and appellate work.

Responsibilities:

• Defend clients in complex business litigation and toxic tort matters pending in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery responses, and legal memoranda, and present legal positions in hearings and court proceedings as needed.
• Manage and conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings
• Work closely with partners on case strategy, risk assessment, and defense positioning
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and retained experts
• Assist with trial preparation, including expert coordination and pretrial filings

Qualifications:

• Active member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar
• 2–4 years of litigation experience, with meaningful exposure to defense-side litigation
• Demonstrated experience in toxic tort, mass tort, product liability, or complex tort litigation strongly preferred
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal writing, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently
• Professional demeanor with strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits at a Glance:

• Health, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance & disability protection
• Flexible spending & health savings accounts
• Parental leave & professional development
• Employee assistance programs