Charlotte Litigation Associate Attorney
About The Position
McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Litigation team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm has 22 offices across 12 states and 31 years of experience. Remote or hybrid options may be considered after training and integration with the team. Associates gain hands-on experience throughout all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial, and have direct client contact. The role offers a membership track with defined benchmarks and a formal mentorship structure. Compensation is competitive and includes monthly bonus opportunities.
Requirements
- Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending North Carolina bar exam results.
- Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Initiative and ability to multitask.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work.
Nice To Haves
- Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of practice experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess new files and establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
- Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
- Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
- Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events and provide thorough reports.
- Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
- Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities.
- Paid parental leave.
- Leadership training programs.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Casual dress code.
- Mental health support resources.
- Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion.
- Formal mentorship structure.
- Hybrid work options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
