Hybrid Litigation Counsel: Professional Negligence Defense

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Neg Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group. Hybrid role with substantial courtroom exposure and client interaction.

The candidate will defend professionals and businesses in complex civil matters, manage discovery, draft pleadings, and participate in trial preparation. Requires JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in good standing, and 3+ years of experience.

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 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

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

Written advocacy

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Client relations

Organization

Independent with team

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Neg Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group. Hybrid role with substantial courtroom exposure and client interaction.

The candidate will defend professionals and businesses in complex civil matters, manage discovery, draft pleadings, and participate in trial preparation. Requires JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in good standing, and 3+ years of experience.