What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation position at Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP?
Company Description
For more than 65 years, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP has built a strong tradition of representing business and industry with our comprehensive litigation services. With offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville, North Carolina; and Columbia, South Carolina, Hedrick Gardner is one of the largest litigation and dispute management firms in the Carolinas.
We've earned our reputation as a top litigation defense firm through our accomplishments in the courtroom. Our attorneys aggressively defend our clients’ interest inside and outside the courtroom, and tailor the representation to meet each client's needs either through a trial or negotiating an early resolution. Client satisfaction is always a priority.
Job Description
The civil litigation associate position offers a wide range of litigation opportunities in various phases of litigation for assigned cases, all phases of discovery, appears before state and federal courts, performs legal research, drafts pleadings, motions and briefs, conducts depositions, develops facts, makes legal arguments, reports case updates to managing attorney and clients in defense of our clients. This position will develop strategies for litigated matters, including motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, commercial, product liability, personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, and insurance-coverage matters. Open to NC licensed candidates looking to relocate or already located in the WNC region interested in a flexible hybrid position with Asheville as the home base. Small office environment in larger firm; the best of both worlds.
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in the areas of civil litigation will be given preference.
- Strong research and writing capabilities are a must.
- Ideal candidate has experience and developed talent in the areas of legal writing, legal research, deposition, hearings, and trial.
- Open to NC licensed candidates looking to relocate or already located in the WNC region interested in a flexible hybrid position with Asheville as the home base.
Additional Information
Work Environment:
- Indoor Office Setting
- Remote work capabilities provided as needed
Benefits:
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- HRA
- FSA
- 401K
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- 3 weeks of PTO
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Ability to commute/relocate:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.
Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of 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.
