Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney – Business & Complex Tort Litigation

Raleigh, North Carolina | $185,000–$195,000/year | Full-time, In-office

Represent businesses in complex commercial disputes and tort litigation, handling matters that affect their operations, financial interests, and legal positions. This role offers the opportunity to work across a range of litigation matters, including commercial disputes, product liability, and construction litigation, within a firm serving clients across North Carolina and nationally.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $185,000–$195,000 annually, depending on experience and level.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k).

• Life insurance.

• Flexible spending account and health savings account.

• Parental leave.

• Professional development assistance.

• Employee assistance program.

The firm is a North Carolina-based boutique law practice focused on complex litigation and commercial real estate, with offices in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte. Founded more than 25 years ago around a commitment to effective, efficient client service, it represents businesses and other clients across the state and nationally. Its attorneys work in a collegial environment built on integrity, trust, and inclusion, with flexibility and autonomy to manage personal schedules while meeting the firm's billable expectations.

What You'll Do

• Handle commercial litigation matters, including complex business disputes and tort claims.

• Work on litigation matters involving clients and disputes across the United States.

• Develop case strategies, conduct legal research, and prepare pleadings, motions, and other court filings.

• Participate in discovery, depositions, hearings, and other stages of litigation.

• Work independently while maintaining strong client service and professional standards.

• Meet the annual billable-hour requirement of 1,900 hours.

What You'll Need

• 2–4+ years of law firm litigation experience.

• Strong commercial litigation experience.

• Active North Carolina Bar license.

• Excellent legal writing and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage litigation responsibilities.

• Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills.

• Comfort handling litigation matters across the United States.

• Ability to work in-office and meet a 1,900-hour annual billable requirement.

Relevant Practice Areas

Product liability litigation experience is strongly relevant. Construction litigation experience may also be considered. The firm is not targeting candidates whose experience is limited to real estate, bankruptcy, or banking litigation.