Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP•Asheville, NC

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The civil litigation associate position offers a wide range of litigation opportunities in various phases of litigation for assigned cases, all phases of discovery, appears before state and federal courts, performs legal research, drafts pleadings, motions and briefs, conducts depositions, develops facts, makes legal arguments, reports case updates to managing attorney and clients in defense of our clients. This position will develop strategies for litigated matters, including motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, commercial, product liability, personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, and insurance-coverage matters. Open to NC licensed candidates looking to relocate or already located in the WNC region interested in a flexible hybrid position with Asheville as the home base. Small office environment in larger firm; the best of both worlds.

Requirements

Strong research and writing capabilities.
Experience and developed talent in legal writing, legal research, deposition, hearings, and trial.
NC licensed candidates.
Ability to commute or relocate to the WNC region.
Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in the areas of civil litigation.

Responsibilities

Manage various phases of litigation for assigned cases.
Handle all phases of discovery.
Appear before state and federal courts.
Perform legal research.
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Conduct depositions.
Develop facts and make legal arguments.
Report case updates to managing attorney and clients.
Develop strategies for litigated matters including motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, commercial, product liability, personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, and insurance-coverage matters.