Associate Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

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 & 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. This means you need to feel confident and comfortable in this environment. If you like the competitive nature of trial work, then you will have plenty of opportunities.

$78,000 - $100,000 yearly plus discretionary quarterly bonus

• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff

• A quality client experience is a huge part of the firm’s culture
• If you like to expand your legal knowledge in an underserved legal area, then please apply
• Will be the lead attorney on cases after proper training and proving yourself after a set probationary period
• Research issues related to clients’ cases
• 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 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; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply

• Candidates must have passed the bar exam
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school

• A J.D. degree and an active law license in North Carolina are required 
• Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills
• A 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 can quickly learn to use 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 & law firm management software, to name a few, is required
• The ability to work as a member of a team is necessary
• The use of a calendar and a task management system is required
• The ability to use meeting software, like ‘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

• We believe in making sure clients are a good fit for our team members and have a client grading system in place to ensure clients fit well with our team
• We believe in working as a collaborative team, and you will have support from other team members to get the best results for clients as possible
• We believe in the value of a hybrid work environment to assist team members in balancing their priorities
• The first sixty days, while we are getting to know one another, will be in the office so we can determine the best hybrid schedule for your situation
• Client billing is on a flat fee basis, so you will not have to worry about meeting a set hourly billing goal
• We believe in having measurable data in order to determine success in each of our roles to accomplish the goals of clients and the firm