Junior Commercial Disputes Associate

We are seeking a junior Commercial Disputes Associate to join our dynamic Charlotte office. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience handling general commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout North Carolina.

Qualified candidates should have experience independently conducting legal research, drafting substantive pleadings, motions, and other litigation-related documents, and managing all phases of discovery, including e-discovery. Excellent legal writing skills are essential.

Current and former judicial clerks are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to or eligible for admission to the North Carolina Bar. Judicial clerkship, law review, or other journal experience is preferred but not required.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators who provide active mentorship, meaningful client contact, and early opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who can work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

We seek candidates with strong academic credentials, exceptional written and oral communication skills, excellent legal writing abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to delivering the highest quality client service.

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

• 2–4 years of experience handling general commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout North Carolina.
• Experience independently conducting legal research, drafting substantive pleadings, motions, and other litigation-related documents.
• Experience managing all phases of discovery, including e-discovery.
• Excellent legal writing skills.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission to the North Carolina Bar.
• Judicial clerkship, law review, or other journal experience preferred.