Real Estate - Attorney
About The Position
Hutchens Law Firm is hiring Associate Attorneys and Lateral Attorneys across North Carolina and South Carolina, including Charlotte, Fayetteville, Southern Pines, Leland, and Columbia. The firm is hiring in litigation, real estate, and creditors’ rights. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent analytical skills, and can manage cases independently while collaborating effectively with a team. The role involves handling cases from inception through resolution, appearing at court and other legal proceedings, drafting legal documents, communicating with clients and other parties, and collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices. This position operates in a clerical office setting and is largely sedentary, with some filing and other physical tasks. Hutchens Law Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of duties, which may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in North Carolina and/or South Carolina.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience is preferred; new graduates will also be considered for associate roles.
- Experience in litigation, real estate, or creditors’ rights is strongly preferred.
- For lateral candidates, established experience in one or more of the firm’s practice areas.
- Portable book of business is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload independently from inception through resolution.
- Attend court proceedings, including trials and motion hearings, as well as depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and related proceedings.
- Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, discovery, and legal memoranda.
- Communicate with clients, brokers, lenders, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
- Collaborate with team members across multiple offices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative firm culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
