Associate Litigation Attorney

North State Law•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

This is not your typical stuffy firm; we work hard, but we believe in fostering a positive team environment with room for growth. We’re looking for a motivated litigation attorney to handle professional license defense and administrative law cases for our firm. Our next team member will diligently prepare for settlement conferences and be able to articulately defend clients at contested hearings before licensing boards and state agencies. Some experience is desired but not required. Attorneys must possess patience when interacting with clients and must assist them in preparing for settlement conferences, contested case hearings, and any interviews with investigators. This position will require you to appear in court and litigate cases, so you must feel confident and comfortable in this environment. If you enjoy the competitive nature of trial work, you will have plenty of opportunities. Providing a quality client experience is a central part of the firm’s culture. If you would like to expand your legal knowledge in an underserved practice area, please apply. You will have the opportunity to serve as lead attorney on cases after completing proper training and successfully proving yourself during a set probationary period. Please submit a cover letter and résumé in PDF format to be considered.

Requirements

A J.D. degree and an active law license in North Carolina are required
Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills
History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized
Proficient in basic computer software and can quickly learn to use new programs
Self-starter able to work independently and adhere to the firm’s policy and procedure manual
Experience with cloud-based technology, specifically Google Drive & law firm management software, to name a few, is required
Ability to work as a member of a team is necessary
The use of a calendar and a task management system is required
The ability to use meeting software, like ‘Zoom’, ‘Google Meet’, and ‘Microsoft Teams’, is required
Must have a valid driver's license
There will be some work in Superior Court via appeals of agency/board decisions and other professional license-related matters

Nice To Haves

Courtroom experience is preferred, but not required
Experience in professional licensing/administrative law matters is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Research issues related to clients’ cases
Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards
Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards
Attend meetings with the Board and Agency investigators
Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.)
Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences
Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply