Description:

Smith Anderson is the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in North Carolina's Research Triangle—one of the Southeast's most vibrant regions for business growth, innovation, and technology‑driven industries. For more than 100 years, the firm has served as a trusted advisor to dynamic regional, national, and global companies, earning a strong reputation for legal excellence, thoughtful client service, and practical, business‑oriented counsel. Smith Anderson combines sophisticated legal capabilities with a collaborative culture that values long‑term relationships, professional growth, and strategic thinking.

Smith Anderson's Class Action Litigation practice is a key component of the firm's broader litigation platform and is nationally recognized for representing companies in high‑stakes, complex disputes. The group defends clients across a wide range of industries in class actions and mass actions involving consumer protection claims, privacy and data‑related matters, AI, financial services, products and services disputes, and other complex commercial issues. Our attorneys are regularly engaged at all stages of class action litigation, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery, class certification, dispositive motions, settlement strategy, and appeals.

This position offers the opportunity to join a well‑established and growing class action practice and to work on sophisticated matters for leading clients. The associate hired for this role will work closely with experienced litigators and firm leadership, gaining meaningful responsibility and hands‑on experience in complex litigation matters. The practice emphasizes strategic thinking, careful risk assessment, and efficient execution, while fostering a collaborative environment in which associates are actively involved in shaping case strategy and client communication.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with complex commercial litigation, including class action or multi‑party litigation, at a large or mid‑size law firm. Experience drafting substantive motions, managing discovery, working with experts, and interacting directly with clients is strongly preferred. The position is well‑suited for an attorney seeking to further develop a sophisticated litigation practice within a team that values initiative, sound judgment, and long‑term professional development.

Additionally, the candidate should exhibit the following skills and characteristics:

Practical, solution‑oriented, and collaborative practice style
Ability to interact directly with clients, and work independently and as part of team
Exercise of judgment, use of practice problem solving, and willingness to take a leadership role in managing cases and other projects
Willingness to help continue to build a long‑term practice
Strong academic credentials and writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to provide highest quality service to our clients