Attorney - Civil Litigation

Taylor Root; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root in Raleigh, NC seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney specializing in professional negligence to support Partners in litigation, research, case development, discovery, and motions practice. The role includes an active trial schedule in state and federal courts focused on commercial liability and transportation defense.

Candidates should have 3+ years of civil litigation experience and strong communication, research, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with Professional Negligence and Product Liability Defense is a plus.
• Ability to assist Partners in all aspects of civil litigation.
• Willingness to handle depositions, including expert witness depositions, court hearings, and client conferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners in all aspects of civil litigation, including legal research, case development, and motions practice.
• Conduct legal research, manage fact and expert witness discovery, and support trial preparation.
• Maintain an active trial schedule and coordinate with clients and witnesses.
• Defend various civil actions in state and federal courts with a focus on commercial liability and transportation defense.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Communication skills

Research & writing

Depositions & trials

Job description

Civil Litigation Attorney - Professional Negligence - Mid-sized Law Firm - Raleigh, NC

Compensation: $150,000 - $300,000 Base (based on experience)

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• Experience with Professional Negligence and Product Liability Defense is a plus!
• Ability to assist Partners in all aspects of civil litigation

This position will assume immediate responsibility for assisting Partners in all aspects of civil litigation, including legal research, case development, fact and expert witness discovery, and motions practice, as well as an active trial schedule.

The practice involves defending various civil actions in state and federal courts with a focus on commercial liability and transportation defense. Applicants must possess exceptional communication skills, research and writing skills and must be ready and willing to handle depositions, including expert witness depositions, court hearings and client conferences independently.