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Description
We are seeking highly motivated Associate Attorneys and Lateral Transfers to join our growing practice across North and South Carolina, including Charlotte, Fayetteville, Southern Pines, Leland, and Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services.
We are actively hiring in the following practice areas:
Litigation
Real Estate
Creditors’ Rights
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload independently from inception through resolution
Attend court proceedings including trials, motion hearings, 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
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in North Carolina and/or South Carolina
1+ years of experience preferred (new graduates will also be considered for associate roles)
Experience in litigation, real estate, or creditors’ rights strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Preferred Qualifications for Lateral Candidates
Established experience in one or more of the firm’s practice areas
Portable book of business (preferred but not required)
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships

