Hybrid Litigation Counsel — Professional Negligence Defense

Modern Machining Solutions; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Our client in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. This hybrid position offers significant responsibility and courtroom exposure within a respected southeastern law firm.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction, and 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with 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.
• Trial preparation experience; jury trial experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• 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

Deposition

Legal research

Briefs and motions

Client communication

Education

JD, top-tier law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Our client in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. This hybrid position offers significant responsibility and courtroom exposure within a respected southeastern law firm.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction, and 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.