Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview :

A respected regional litigation firm is actively seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Asheville, North Carolina office. This position offers meaningful responsibility across a broad spectrum of civil litigation cases, including personal injury, commercial disputes, insurance defense, and construction defects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation experience, a strong foundation in legal research and writing, and a willingness to work in a hybrid setting in the Western NC region.

Location : Duties :

Manage civil litigation cases through all phases of litigation

Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and legal briefs

Conduct legal research and formulate litigation strategy

Attend and argue motions in state and federal court

Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts

Provide legal updates and risk assessments to managing attorneys and clients

Develop strategies for a range of litigation matters including :

Product liability

Commercial litigation

Insurance coverage

Professional liability claims

Requirements :

Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil litigation

Demonstrated courtroom and deposition experience

Able to independently manage caseload with guidance from supervising attorneys

Willingness to work in a smaller team within a larger firm structure

Education :

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications :

Active license to practice law in North Carolina (required)

Skills :

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Strong verbal advocacy and analytical abilities

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Comfortable handling responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Professional, responsive communicator with team-oriented mindset

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays and 3 Weeks of PTO

Remote work capabilities and hybrid schedule flexibility

Supportive small-office environment within a larger firm infrastructure

Company info

DescriptionHumana is a $90 billion (Fortune 40) market leader in integrated healthcare with a clearly defined purpose to help people achieve lifelong well-being. As a company focused on the health and well-being of the people we...

DescriptionHumana is a $90 billion (Fortune 40) market leader in integrated healthcare with a clearly defined purpose to help people achieve lifelong well-being. As a company focused on the health and well-being of the people we...

DescriptionHumana is a $90 billion (Fortune 40) market leader in integrated healthcare with a clearly defined purpose to help people achieve lifelong well-being. As a company focused on the health and well-being of the people we...

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