Job Description
As a leading litigation defense firm with over 65 years of experience, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP is seeking a highly qualified and motivated law clerk to join our team for the 2025 summer term. This contract position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the areas of civil litigation and workers’ compensation while working with some of the top attorneys in the Carolinas.
Company Overview:
- Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP is a leading litigation and dispute management firm with offices located in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina. - We have a strong tradition of representing businesses and industries with comprehensive litigation services for over 65 years. - Our attorneys are dedicated to aggressively defending our clients' interests both inside and outside of the courtroom, with a focus on client satisfaction.
Job Title:
2025 Summer Law Clerk
Salary Information:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Job Description:
- The law clerk will provide litigation support for either our civil litigation or workers’ compensation practice. - Civil litigation duties may include insurance defense, professional liability defense, and general civil litigation. - Workers’ compensation duties may include research, writing, contentions, evaluation letters, discovery, motions, and other litigation support activities. - Strong research and writing capabilities are essential for this position. - The law clerk will also have the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain valuable hands-on experience in the legal field.
Qualifications:
- Current candidate for Juris Doctor degree. - Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently. - Prior experience in civil litigation or workers’ compensation is a plus.
Physical Demands:
- This position requires sitting for more than 2/3 of the time. - Ability to focus on a computer monitor for extended periods of time. - Some bending and reaching may be necessary to access supplies and equipment. - Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion. - Work is primarily performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels.
Work Environment:
- This is an indoor office setting. - Hybrid/remote work options may be available.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
- Hedrick Gardner is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
H1: Join Our Team as a 2025 Summer Law Clerk at Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP
H2: Gain Valuable Experience in Civil Litigation and Workers’ Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. - Opportunity to work with experienced attorneys and gain hands-on experience. - Work with a leading litigation and dispute management firm with over 65 years of experience. - Positions available in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina. - Hybrid/remote work options available. - Commitment to equal employment opportunities for all individuals.
