Business Litigation Attorney- 3675403

Job Description

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Job Title: Business Litigation Attorney

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Location: Charlotte, NC

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

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Work Environment: Onsite with Flexibility

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Term: Permanent / Full-Time

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

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

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Overview

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Represent clients in complex business and commercial litigation matters pending in state and federal courts.
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• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents.
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• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding substantive and procedural legal issues.
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• Manage all phases of written discovery, including document review and production.
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• Participate in and assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
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• Assist with case strategy, risk assessment, and litigation planning.
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• Work directly with partners and clients on ongoing litigation matters.
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• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and third-party witnesses.
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• Assist with trial preparation, witness preparation, exhibit organization, and pretrial filings.
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• Manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Qualifications

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• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
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• Active membership in good standing with the North Carolina Bar.
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• 2–4 years of business litigation, commercial litigation, or complex civil litigation experience.
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• Experience drafting motions, briefs, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
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• Experience handling discovery and participating in depositions.
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• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
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• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
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• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.
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• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal communication skills.
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• Strong academic credentials required.
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Preferred Experience

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• Commercial contract disputes.
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• Business torts.
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• Shareholder and partnership disputes.
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• Real estate litigation.
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• Fiduciary litigation.
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• Construction litigation.
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• Appeals and appellate briefing experience.
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• Federal court litigation experience.
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Excellent benefits package.
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• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
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• Sophisticated and challenging litigation work.
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• Collaborative and collegial firm culture.
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• Long-term partnership-track opportunity.
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