Mid-Level Finance Associate
Smith Anderson is the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in North Carolinaâ s Research Triangleâ one of the Southeastâ s most vibrant regions for business growth, innovation, and technologyâ 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, businessâ oriented counsel. Smith Anderson combines sophisticated legal capabilities with a collaborative culture that values longâ term relationships, professional growth, and strategic thinking.
Smith Andersonâ s Class Action Litigation practice is a key component of the firmâ s broader litigation platform and is nationally recognized for representing companies in highâ 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 dataâ 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 wellâ 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 handsâ 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 multiâ party litigation, at a large or midâ size law firm. Experience drafting substantive motions, managing discovery, working with experts, and interacting directly with clients is strongly preferred. The position is wellâ suited for an attorney seeking to further develop a sophisticated litigation practice within a team that values initiative, sound judgment, and longâ term professional development.
Additionally, the candidate should exhibit the following skills and characteristics:
â ¢ Practical, solutionâ oriented, and collaborative practice style
â ¢ Ability to interact directly with clients, and work independently and as part of team
â ¢ Exercise of judgment, use of practice problem solving, and willingness to take a leadership role in managing cases and other projects
â ¢ Willingness to help continue to build a longâ term practice
â ¢ Strong academic credentials and writing skills
â ¢ Excellent communication skills
â ¢ Commitment to provide highest quality service to our clients
Why Raleigh / The Research Triangle
Raleigh and the broader Research Triangle offer an exceptional professional and personal environment. The region is a major center for business, education, and innovation, anchored by leading universities, a strong commercial real estate market, and sustained economic growth. Attorneys practicing in the Triangle benefit from sophisticated, highâ quality work combined with a strong sense of community, reasonable cost of living, and an excellent quality of lifeâ making it an attractive place to both build a practice and put down roots.
Smith Anderson is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, strategy, and cohesiveness that supports both our clients and our people. We offer a supportive professional environment with robust training and mentoring programs, meaningful engagement with firm leadership, and opportunities for career growth tailored to individual goals, including alternative career path mentoring and development options.
