Litigation Associate

The Winston-Salem, NC office of Akerman LLP seeks an associate with 2 to 3 years of general commercial litigation experience for its dynamic, growing litigation team. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker who takes initiative and is focused on solving complex problems efficiently. A strong desire to take depositions, argue motions or hearings, and try cases is preferred. Prior experience before the NC Business Court is a plus. Candidates must have the ability to work as a team member in a collaborative environment. Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills are required. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the North Carolina State Bar or have the ability to promptly obtain admission in North Carolina. About the Firm Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com . Firm Recognitions Top 100 U.S. Law Firms ( The American Lawyer ) Among the Most Innovative Law Firms ( Financial Times ) Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms ( Vault ) Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity ( Law360 ) Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity ( Law360 ) Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer Equal Employment Opportunity Policy We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup. Note to Search Firms Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact danielle.shannonakerman.com for additional information.