Associate/Litigation Attorney

Full 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. Which 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.


Compensation will include a 401(k) option after 12 months of employment
Health insurance benefits after 6 months of employment
Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) after 6 months of employment
After 60 days, work-from-home may be available
Compensation:
$70,000 - $90,000 yearly plus discretionary quarterly bonus

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
Quality Client experience is a huge part of the firm’s culture
If you would like to expand your legal knowledge in an underserved legal area, 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 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; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply
Qualifications:
Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
Successful completion of the bar exam
Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) 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
Display 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 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
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
Please submit a cover letter along with a resume in PDF format in order to be considered
About Company
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 firm
 
 

United States
North Carolina
Raleigh Show on map Get directions