Associate Litigation Attorney

Company: North State Law
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description This is not your typical stuffy firm; we work hard, but we believe in fostering a positive team environment with room for growth. We’re looking for a motivated litigation attorney to handle professional license defense and administrative law cases for our firm. Our next team member will diligently prepare for settlement conferences and be able to articulately defend clients at contested hearings before licensing boards and state agencies. Some experience is desired but not required. Attorneys must possess patience when interacting with clients and must assist them in preparing for settlement conferences, contested case hearings, and any interviews with investigators. This position will require you to appear in court and litigate cases, so you must feel confident and comfortable in this environment. If you enjoy the competitive nature of trial work, you will have plenty of opportunities. Providing a quality client experience is a central part of the firm’s culture. If you would like to expand your legal knowledge in an underserved practice area, please apply. You will have the opportunity to serve as lead attorney on cases after completing proper training and successfully proving yourself during a set probationary period. Compensation and Benefits: 401(k) option after 12 months of employment Health insurance benefits after 6 months of employment Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) after 6 months of employment Work-from-home flexibility may be available after 60 days Please submit a cover letter and résumé in PDF format to be considered. Compensation: $78,000 - $100,000 yearly plus discretionary quarterly bonus Responsibilities: Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently Research issues related to clients’ cases Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards Attend meetings with the Board and Agency investigators Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.) Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply Qualifications: Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base A J.D. degree and an active law license in North Carolina are required Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized Courtroom experience is preferred, but not required Experience in professional licensing/administrative law matters is preferred but not required Proficient in basic computer software and can quickly learn to use new programs Self-starter able to work independently and adhere to the firm’s policy and procedure manual Experience with cloud-based technology, specifically Google Drive & law firm management software, to name a few, is required Ability to work as a member of a team is necessary The use of a calendar and a task management system is required The ability to use meeting software, like ‘Zoom’, ‘Google Meet’, and ‘Microsoft Teams’, is required Must have a valid driver's license There will be some work in Superior Court via appeals of agency/board decisions and other professional license-related matters About Company We believe in making sure clients are a good fit for our team members and have a client grading system in place to ensure clients fit well with our team We believe in working as a collaborative team, and you will have support from other team members to get the best results for clients as possible We believe in the value of a hybrid work environment to assist team members in balancing their priorities The first sixty days, while we are getting to know one another, will be in the office so we can determine the best hybrid schedule for your situation Client billing is on a flat fee basis, so you will not have to worry about meeting a set hourly billing goal We believe in having measurable data in order to determine success in each of our roles to accomplish the goals of clients and the firm

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