Associate Attorney / Lateral Attorney Opportunities

Locations: North Carolina & South Carolina (Multiple Offices / Statewide Opportunities)

We are seeking highly motivated Associate Attorneys and Lateral Transfers to join our growing practice across North and South Carolina, including Charlotte, Fayetteville, Southern Pines, Leland, and Columbia.  This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services.

We are actively hiring in the following practice areas:

• Litigation
• Real Estate
• Creditors’ Rights

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload independently from inception through resolution
• Attend court proceedings including trials, motion hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and related proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Communicate with clients, brokers, lenders, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Collaborate with team members across multiple offices

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina and/or South Carolina
• 1+ years of experience preferred (new graduates will also be considered for associate roles)
• Experience in litigation, real estate, or creditors’ rights strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

Preferred Qualifications for Lateral Candidates

• Established experience in one or more of the firm’s practice areas
• Portable book of business (preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture

Work Environment 

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files (up to 15 lbs), open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

EEO Statement 

Hutchens Law Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, Federal, or local law.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.