Hybrid Litigation Counsel - Professional Negligence Defense

Vogrinc Search Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Vogrinc Search Group in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in a hybrid role. The candidate will handle sophisticated civil matters, defend professionals, and interact with clients on a regular basis.

The position requires 3+ years of civil litigation, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to lead discovery and deposition activities, with potential for trial work and career

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience in a sophisticated law firm setting.
• Experience handling litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing discovery, motion practice, and case development.
• Ability to independently conduct depositions, including expert witness depositions.
• Experience handling court appearances, hearings, mediations, and client conferences.
• Trial preparation experience required; jury trial experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Defend clients in professional negligence, commercial liability, transportation defense, and related civil litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies from inception through resolution.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including document review, written discovery, and witness preparation.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop practical and cost-effective litigation strategies.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in active trial schedules.
• Provide ongoing client counseling regarding risk management and litigation exposure.

Kenntnisse

Civil litigation

Court appearances

Deposition experience

Legal research

Writings/briefs

Trial preparation

Ausbildung

JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record

Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction

Jobbeschreibung

Vogrinc Search Group in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in a hybrid role. The candidate will handle sophisticated civil matters, defend professionals, and interact with clients on a regular basis.

The position requires 3+ years of civil litigation, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to lead discovery and deposition activities, with potential for trial work and career