Hybrid Litigation Counsel: Professional Negligence Defense

United Future; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

HSA/FSA; 401(k) and retirement plan

Job summary

United Future, a respected southeastern law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. The attorney will manage sophisticated matters, interact with clients, and work alongside an accomplished trial team in a hybrid Raleigh setting.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier school, active bar admission, 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm, and a proven ability

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 firm.
• Experience handling litigation in state and federal courts.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing discovery, motions, 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.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

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

Bar admission

Legal research

Written advocacy

Education

JD

Top law school

Job description

United Future, a respected southeastern law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. The attorney will manage sophisticated matters, interact with clients, and work alongside an accomplished trial team in a hybrid Raleigh setting.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier school, active bar admission, 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm, and a proven ability