Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation at Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Pleadings Drafting, Motions Drafting, Briefs Drafting, Depositions, Legal Argumentation, Case Strategy Development, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability Defense, Construction Defect Litigation, Trial Experience, Deposition Experience, Legal Writing

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Company Description For 70 years, our firm has been a trusted legal partner throughout North and South Carolina — delivering strategic defense, practical counsel, and results that matter. Across our five offices, we combine knowledge and experience with the resources and insight to manage complex claims and litigation efficiently. We believe the strongest defense is built on solid relationships and client engagement. Our attorneys are more than counsel. We stand beside clients at every stage of a dispute by offering clear guidance, focused strategy, and relentless advocacy. Clients trust us to protect their interests and show up when it matters most. What sets us apart is our commitment to true partnership. We invest deeply in understanding each client’s unique perspective, challenges they are facing, and their priorities, ensuring our counsel is practical and aligned with your business goals. We blend a legacy of steady, dependable advocacy with a collaborative multi-generational approach — where experience meets innovation and grit meets adaptability. This balance allows us to navigate complex claims with precision that enhances efficiency and outcomes. Our five offices across the Carolinas give us unmatched perspective. We understand the nuances of state and regional regulations and court practices, enabling us to craft defense strategies grounded in real-world environments. Job Description The civil litigation associate position offers a wide range of challenging litigation work, manages 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 commercial, regulatory, product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence, personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, and insurance-coverage matters. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance defense, professional liability defense, and/or construction defect litigation. Strong research and writing capabilities are a must. Ideal candidate has significant experience and developed talent in the areas of trial and deposition, legal writing, and legal research. Bar license in state of North Carolina. Additional Information Work Environment: Indoor Office Setting Hybrid position after an initial in-office training period 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.

Responsibilities

The associate attorney will manage various phases of litigation, including all aspects of discovery, perform legal research, draft necessary documents, and appear before state and federal courts. This role involves developing litigation strategies for matters such as commercial, product liability, personal injury, and insurance-coverage cases.