Municipal Law Associate Attorney

Cranfill Sumner LLP (Charlotte) is seeking an attorney with 2-5 years’ experience and interest in municipal law. Must have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, enjoy working in a team environment, be devoted to excellent client service, and be able to handle an active caseload. Employees enjoy generous benefits and leave policies and a flexible remote work policy. Candidates should be NC licensed and practice ready. 

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

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Provide excellent client service through written and verbal communication and strategic legal analysis
• 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
• 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
• Collaboration and Communication appropriate 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 to potential clients