Job Description
We are also committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
H1: Join Hedrick Gardner as an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation!
H2: Opportunity for Experienced Attorneys to Thrive in a Top Litigation Defense Firm
H2: Comprehensive Litigation Services for Business and Industry
H2: Work with a Dedicated Team at Hedrick Gardner
H2: Generous Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees
H2: Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and a Discrimination-Free Work Environment
Law Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Civil Litigation Practice
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned cases through various phases of litigation - Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs - Appear before state and federal courts - Conduct depositions and develop evidence for trial - Communicate case updates to managing attorney and clients - Develop strategies for various types of litigated matters
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in commercial litigation, insurance defense, professional liability defense, or construction defect litigation - Strong research and writing skills - Experience with trial and deposition, legal writing, and legal research - Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
Benefits:
- Student loan repayment assistance - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life and disability insurance - Health reimbursement account and flexible spending account - 401K retirement plan - Pet insurance - Paid holidays and 3 weeks of PTO
Join the team at Hedrick Gardner, a top litigation defense firm with over 65 years of experience representing business and industry. As an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging cases and develop your skills in trial and deposition, legal writing, and research. Our firm is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees.
Responsibilities of this role include managing assigned cases through all phases of litigation, appearing before state and federal courts, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and communicating with clients and the managing attorney. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in commercial litigation, insurance defense, professional liability defense, or construction defect litigation, as well as strong research and writing skills. A bar license in the state of North Carolina is required for this position.
At Hedrick Gardner, we prioritize client satisfaction and tailor our representation to meet the unique needs of each case. Our attorneys are dedicated to aggressively defending our clients' interests and achieving the best possible outcome, whether through trial or early resolution. Our comprehensive litigation services cover a wide range of areas, including commercial, regulatory, product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence, personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, and insurance-coverage matters.
We offer a generous benefits package to our full-time employees, including student loan repayment assistance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, 401K retirement plan, pet insurance, and paid holidays with 3 weeks of PTO. Our work environment is primarily indoors, with a hybrid option after an initial in-office training period. We also support employees who need to commute or relocate for this position.
Hedrick Gardner is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We strive to maintain a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and we welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds on our team. Join us as we continue to provide top-notch litigation services and support our clients' needs.
