Hybrid Raleigh Litigation Counsel – Negligence Defense

Genie Matthews and Associates; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. This hybrid role offers meaningful client interaction, active litigation responsibility, and opportunities to develop courtroom skills within a respected Southeast firm.

The candidate will handle complex civil matters, including professional negligence, commercial liability, transportation defense, and product

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

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in professional negligence and related civil matters
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies from inception to resolution
• Manage all discovery phases, including document review and witness prep
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and client conferences
• Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation strategies
• Assist with trial preparation and contribute to trial schedules
• Provide ongoing risk counseling to clients

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery management

Deposition handling

Court appearances

Legal writing

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. This hybrid role offers meaningful client interaction, active litigation responsibility, and opportunities to develop courtroom skills within a respected Southeast firm.

The candidate will handle complex civil matters, including professional negligence, commercial liability, transportation defense, and product