Associate Attorney - Administrative Law

Hedrick Gardner is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our Administrative Law practice. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a sophisticated administrative and regulatory practice while working alongside experienced attorneys who represent employers, businesses, insurance carriers, governmental entities, and other clients before administrative agencies, boards, commissions, and state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, research, writing, and advocacy skills, along with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. This role provides significant opportunities for professional growth, client interaction, and courtroom and administrative hearing experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in administrative hearings, agency proceedings, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, agency rules, and administrative decisions.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and risk management matters.
• Manage case files from inception through resolution.
• Prepare witnesses and clients for hearings, depositions, and administrative proceedings.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and oral arguments.
• Collaborate with partners and practice group members to develop litigation and case strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case status, developments, and legal recommendations.
• Participate in business development and client relationship initiatives.

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of North Carolina.
• 1-5 years of legal experience, preferably involving administrative law, litigation, regulatory matters, or government agency proceedings.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and litigation technology.

Preferred

• Experience appearing before administrative agencies, boards, or commissions.
• Understanding of state and federal administrative procedures and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience drafting appellate briefs or administrative appeals.
• Prior litigation, governmental, or regulatory compliance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Work Environment:

• Office Setting
• Hybrid position after an initial in-office training period

Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• HRA
• FSA
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.