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Cranfill Sumner LLP

Construction Attorney

Cranfill Sumner LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Overview Cranfill Sumner LLP

(Charlotte) is seeking an attorney with 5+ years’ experience and a focus on professional liability, particularly construction defect and construction litigation, to join our firm and thrive. Candidates must be ready to grow a practice, develop a bright future with the firm, and provide top-notch client service. The role requires excellent written and oral advocacy skills and enjoyment of a team environment where self-starters excel. Having your own book of business is a welcome addition. Candidates should be NC licensed and practice ready.

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

Responsibilities

Makes individual and group presentations to potential clients

Interviews potential expert witnesses

Meet with clients to review case strategy

Prepare pleadings, motions and briefs, and legal research for complex matters in Superior and appellate courts

Argue motions in Superior Court and oral arguments in appellate courts

Meet with clients and expert witnesses on site at impacted properties to investigate impacts and formulate strategy

Meet with opposing counsel and with opposing party experts

Communicate with opposing counsel to negotiate issues, including settlement and pre-mediation disclosures

Prepare for and attend mediations with client and opposing parties, negotiate settlements

Prepare and review settlement documents

Conduct depositions and prepare clients and experts for examinations

Propound and respond to written discovery

Prepare for jury trials and trial-related activities including jury selection and witness preparation

Trial preparation includes analysis of factual and legal issues, selection of witnesses and exhibits

Prepare for and participate in pretrial conferences with the judge and opposing counsel

Openings and closings for trials and post-trial considerations

Coordinate with retained experts and clients to finalize testimony

Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice

We are keeping the role open to qualified candidates who meet the stated requirements and are ready to contribute to a collaborative firm environment.

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