Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school., Active bar membership in good standing in North Carolina and South Carolina., 3–5 years of legal experience in eviction, landlord-tenant law, or housing-related litigation., Strong understanding of eviction procedures and court appearances..

Key responsibilities:

Manage eviction, code enforcement, and small claims cases from start to finish.

Draft, review, and approve eviction-related pleadings.

Represent clients in mediations, depositions, and hearings, both telephonic and in-person.

Conduct regular client updates and collaborate on legal projects.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Are you a licensed attorney ready to take your legal career to the next level—with the flexibility of remote work? Our client, a fast-growing and well-respected law firm, is seeking a Remote Associate Attorney to support their Residential Portfolio Management division, with a focus on evictions, code enforcement, and small claims matters across North and South Carolina.

This is a remote-first position with occasional in-person court appearances in the Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC areas.

⚖️ What You'll Do

As a core member of the legal team, you’ll take ownership of cases and make a direct impact for clients. Responsibilities include:

Drafting, reviewing, and approving eviction-related pleadings
Managing eviction, code enforcement, and small claims cases from start to finish—including contested matters
Representing clients in mediations, depositions, and hearings (telephonic and in-person)
Conducting regular client updates and communications via phone, email, and client systems
Collaborating on special legal projects and firm initiative

Requirements

✅ Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing in both North Carolina and South Carolina
3–5 years of legal experience in eviction, landlord-tenant law, or housing-related litigation
Strong understanding of eviction-related pleadings and procedures
Experience with court appearances, including contested hearings, mediations, and depositions
Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload and meet strict deadlines
Comfortable working in a remote-first environment with minimal supervision
High attention to detail and strong organizational/time-management skills
Clear, professional communication with clients (verbal, written, and via client systems)

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

Experience handling code enforcement and small claims litigation
Prior work with client case management platforms (e.g., Clio, MyCase, etc.)
Experience in mediation and deposition strategy
Familiarity with multi-state legal practice or filings
Background in project management or participation in firm-wide special initiatives