Hybrid Litigation Counsel - Professional Negligence Defense

KLA Industries; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Raleigh, NC office of a respected southeastern law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group on a hybrid schedule.

The candidate will defend professionals and businesses in complex civil matters, handle discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation, and work closely with a trial team to manage sophisticated matters with meaningful client contact.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 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; 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Courtroom deposition handling

Legal research & writing

Client communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

JD from Top Law School

Job description

The Raleigh, NC office of a respected southeastern law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group on a hybrid schedule.

The candidate will defend professionals and businesses in complex civil matters, handle discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation, and work closely with a trial team to manage sophisticated matters with meaningful client contact.