Associate Attorney
General Liability Associate Attorney
Charlotte, NC | Hybrid Schedule
Compensation: $140,000-$190,000+ depending on experience
A nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join its growing Charlotte office. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to work on sophisticated matters while enjoying the resources, stability, and career development opportunities of a premier national platform.
The firm offers a collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by experienced mentors, and encouraged to build long-term careers. With a strong national presence and a diverse client base, this team handles complex and high-exposure litigation matters across a variety of industries.
What You'll Do
- Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
- Develop case strategy and work directly with clients and carriers
- Draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other substantive filings
- Attend court appearances, depositions, hearings, and mediations
- Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on complex litigation matters
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in North Carolina
- 2+ years of litigation experience
- Defense litigation experience strongly preferred
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- General Liability
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Transportation
- Employment Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Experience handling depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation is a plus
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a highly regarded Am Law 100 platform
- Work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Collaborative culture with strong mentorship
- Clear path for long-term advancement
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional employee perks
If you're looking to take the next step in your litigation career with a respected national firm that offers challenging work, strong support, and long-term growth potential, we'd love to connect.
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