Construction Law Associate Attorney

Cranfill Sumner LLP (Charlotte) is seeking an attorney with 2-4 years’ experience in civil litigation with a special interest or experience in construction law and HOA litigation to join our firm. Candidates must be ready and excited to grow their practice, handle an active caseload, and provide top-notch client service.  Must have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, plus enjoy working in a team environment where self-starters excel.  Employees enjoy generous benefits and leave policies and a flexible remote work policy.  We support lawyers in designing their professional path in conjunction with the needs of our firm.  Candidates should be NC licensed and practice ready. 

Apply on website: https://www.cshlaw.com/about/careers/.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Propound, respond to and assess written discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions, including preparation of clients and expert witnesses, and preparation for examination of adverse expert witnesses
• Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs, and legal research for complex matters in state and federal court
• Argue motions in state and federal court
• Provide excellent client service through written and verbal communication, including summaries, strategies, advocacy, updates, and counsel.
• Communicate in person and by telephone, email, etc. with opposing counsel to negotiate issues, including settlement and pre-mediation and pre-trial disclosures
• Prepare for and attend mediations, negotiate settlement, and review settlement documents
• Trial preparation including strategy; review and analysis of all factual and legal issues relating to compensability, valuation, and constitutional matters; preparation of witnesses, exhibits, motions in limine and supporting briefs; direct and cross examination; jury selection; opening and closing statements; and, arguing/defending motions. 
• Collaborate and Communicate for successful team-oriented work.
• Efficiency and Organization to manage an active caseload.
• General Technology Skills, e.g., GenAI; Billing Software; Microsoft Suite; Outlook; Westlaw or Lexis
• Make individual and group presentations/provide thought leadership to potential clients