Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our litigation division as an Attorney. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, handling complex civil litigation cases. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad range of legal matters, including commercial bankruptcy, commercial foreclosures, and receiverships.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all stages of commercial bankruptcy, commercial foreclosures, and receiverships.
• Draft and review various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, appeals, contracts, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct thorough case analysis and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes in a manner that is favorable to the client.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders to gather information, provide case updates, and facilitate the resolution of disputes.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Stay updated on current legislation and legal developments relevant to civil litigation, commercial bankruptcy, commercial foreclosures, and receiverships.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure a high level of client service and satisfaction.
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar of NC and in good standing.
• Proven experience of 2+ years as a civil litigation attorney, specifically handling creditors' rights, commercial bankruptcy, commercial foreclosures, and/or receiverships.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex legal disputes.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle large amounts of data.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of legal software and technology.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a seasoned attorney with a passion for civil litigation, we would love to hear from you.

Pay

Competitive Salary

Schedule

Full-time

Skills

Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, case analysis, litigation strategy development, settlement negotiation, client liaison, courtroom participation, legal research, legal writing, interpersonal communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, legal software proficiency.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, or local laws regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Background Checks

Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Privacy Policy

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.