Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP•Asheville, NC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

For 70 years, our firm has been a trusted legal partner throughout North and South Carolina — delivering strategic defense, practical counsel, and results that matter. Across our five offices, we combine knowledge and experience with the resources and insight to manage complex claims and litigation efficiently. We believe the strongest defense is built on solid relationships and client engagement. Our attorneys are more than counsel. We stand beside clients at every stage of a dispute by offering clear guidance, focused strategy, and relentless advocacy. Clients trust us to protect their interests and show up when it matters most. What sets us apart is our commitment to true partnership. We invest deeply in understanding each client’s unique perspective, challenges they are facing, and their priorities, ensuring our counsel is practical and aligned with your business goals. We blend a legacy of steady, dependable advocacy with a collaborative multi-generational approach — where experience meets innovation and grit meets adaptability. This balance allows us to navigate complex claims with precision that enhances efficiency and outcomes. Our five offices across the Carolinas give us unmatched perspective. We understand the nuances of state and regional regulations and court practices, enabling us to craft defense strategies grounded in real-world environments.

Requirements

Strong research and writing capabilities are a must.
Ideal candidate has experience and developed talent in the areas of legal writing, legal research, deposition, hearings, and trial.
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.
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in the areas of civil litigation will be given preference.

Responsibilities

Offers a wide range of litigation opportunities in various phases of litigation for assigned cases
Handles 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
Develops strategies for litigated matters, including motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, commercial, product liability, personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, and insurance-coverage matters