Commercial Litigation PartnerSenior Attorney

Cgavery; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cgavery in the Raleigh-Durham area seeks a seasoned litigation professional for a key leadership role. You will guide client matters across practice areas and supervise associates and staff to maintain the highest standards of practice.

Strong courtroom and negotiation skills, together with superior writing and analytical abilities, are essential. An active NC Bar license in good standing is required, with preference for in-office culture and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing and serving clients in various litigation practice areas.
• Experience in private litigation with responsibility for managing the business aspects of a law practice.
• Demonstrated leadership, including supervising and developing associates and staff.
• Active NC Bar license in good standing.
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop associates and staff; oversee litigation matters.
• Manage business aspects of the practice in collaboration with firm leadership.
• Grow and maintain client relationships; contribute to succession planning.
• Collaborate effectively within a collegial, in-office work environment.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Legal writing

Courtroom skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client is an a well-established, reputable law firm based in the Raleigh-Durham area with a great history and strong vision for the future.

This is a key role for this firm and their succession planning.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in developing and serving clients in some mix of the above listed practice areas
• Worked in a private litigation practice with an understanding of, and prior responsibility for, managing the business aspects of a law practice
• Demonstrated practice leadership ability, including in the supervision and development of associate attorneys and staff
• NC Bar license in good standing
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills
• Strong courtroom and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and work well with others in a team environment

Ideally, the candidate will have:

• Dual licensed in NC and SC (or willingness to obtain SC licensure)
• 7 or more years of litigation experience in federal, state, and/or bankruptcy courts
• Preference for in-office work environment in a collegial culture