Hybrid Litigation Counsel - Professional Negligence Defense

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

Job summary

Our client, a highly regarded southeastern law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Raleigh practice. Hybrid schedule with meaningful client interaction and active litigation responsibilities.

The successful candidate will handle professional negligence, commercial liability, and product liability defense matters in state and federal courts, with substantial courtroom experience and growth opportunities.

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.
• 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

Legal research

Legal writing

Civil litigation

Discovery management

Deposition handling

Trial preparation

Client relations

Team collaboration

Organization

Education

JD

Top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded southeastern law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Raleigh practice. Hybrid schedule with meaningful client interaction and active litigation responsibilities.

The successful candidate will handle professional negligence, commercial liability, and product liability defense matters in state and federal courts, with substantial courtroom experience and growth opportunities.