Litigation Attorney

The Charlotte office of Akerman LLP seeks a Litigation Attorney with 9+ years of commercial litigation experience. Federal and state court and/or clerkship experience is preferred. Qualified candidates must have experience in all aspects of trial preparation, the ability to work independently and manage cases, and excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the North Carolina State Bar.

Hybrid and remote work arrangements are also available for candidates residing elsewhere in North Carolina.

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

• 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)
• Listed in “Best Law Firms” with 143 Tier One rankings nationally and in key business centers throughout the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, and Washington D.C., among others (Best Lawyers)
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)

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.

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