Hybrid Litigation Counsel: Professional Negligence Defense

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Unknown Law Firm in Raleigh seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. Hybrid work arrangement and meaningful client interaction are offered as part of a path for growth.

The candidate will handle complex civil litigation, including professional negligence and product liability, with opportunities to manage discovery, depose witnesses, and participate in trial preparation within a top-tier team.

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 at a sophisticated law firm.

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

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery management

Depositions

Court appearances

Trial preparation

Client management

Team player

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Unknown Law Firm in Raleigh seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. Hybrid work arrangement and meaningful client interaction are offered as part of a path for growth.

The candidate will handle complex civil litigation, including professional negligence and product liability, with opportunities to manage discovery, depose witnesses, and participate in trial preparation within a top-tier team.