Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Cranfill Sumner LLP (Charlotte) is seeking a motivated associate attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join our dynamic civil litigation section. This role offers the opportunity to litigate across a broad range of diverse practice areas, including construction law, municipal law, professional liability and more. We are looking for candidates who possess exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, a strong commitment to delivering outstanding and meaningful client service, and a collaborative mind-set. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment where self-starters excel. At Cranfill Sumner, we offer competitive benefits along with a flexible remote work policy. Our firm is committed to supporting attorneys in designing their individual professional success in alignment with the firm’s strategic objectives. Applicants must be licensed to practice in North Carolina and ready to hit the ground running.

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