Become a Part of Our Firm’s Longstanding History of Legal Excellence

At The Van Winkle Law Firm, we believe in doing all that we can to help the individuals and families throughout Asheville, Charlotte, and Hendersonville. Our attorneys strive to raise the legal bar of excellence, and one way we do this is by recruiting well-qualified, hard-working individuals to join our family of professionals. With two office locations, our staff of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants continues to grow as the needs of our clients grow as well. Throughout our 100+ years of service, we have earned a respectable reputation in the North Carolina legal community, and we are looking for individuals to help further strengthen that reputation.

About the Firm

Established in 1907, the Van Winkle Law Firm is the largest law firm headquartered in Western North Carolina, proudly serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the southeast. From our offices in Asheville and Hendersonville, North Carolina, our attorneys and staff work across multiple practice areas to fulfill our four vision principles: (1) we consistently and ethically deliver high quality legal services to our clients; (2) we nurture a balanced, collegial, and inclusive work environment in which all of our professionals thrive; (3) we invest in the communities where we live and work; and (4) we advance justice and the legal profession.

The Firm is committed to advancing, cultivating and preserving an organizational culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where our employees, clients and business partners can thrive.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@vwlawfirm.com.


Current Job Openings



Summer Job Openings


Send cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript to careers@vwlawfirm.com.  Applications will be accepted June 1 through September 30 for consideration of employment for the following summer. Ideal applicants will be in their 2L year and seeking employment for the summer between 2L and 3L year.

SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM IS FULL

Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes and Davis, P.A. is committed to advancing, cultivating and preserving an organizational culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where our employees, clients and business partners can thrive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer providing all employees and applicants with a workplace free from discrimination or harassment and with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. If you need an accommodation or need to discuss your situation, please contact the Chief Operating Officer.