Litigation Partner or Senior Counsel

at  Michael Best

THE POSITION

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Partner or Senior Counsel to help grow our expanding Wilmington, NC office. The candidate must be a senior level attorney with a minimum of ten (10) years of significant civil and/or commercial litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of managing an active litigation case load and experienced in drafting and preparing pleadings, briefs, motions, and other litigation documents; managing discovery, including taking/presenting witnesses for deposition, oral argument, and trial preparation; conducting legal research, analysis and writing; and will possess excellent oral advocacy, communication, and writing skills. Candidate must have a reasonable book of portable litigation business. Candidate is also expected to help grow our litigation presence in North Carolina and be an active networker in the community and various organizations.

KNOWLEDGE BASE & EDUCATION:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• At least 10 years’ litigation experience
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills
• Current member of the North Carolina bar with litigation experience in North Carolina federal and state courts

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as “Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.