Hybrid Raleigh Litigation Counsel: Pro Neg & Product Defense

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

Job summary

Our client, a well‑established southeastern law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid role offers substantial responsibility, client interaction, and meaningful courtroom experience within a collaborative team.

The candidate will handle professional negligence, commercial liability, transportation defense, and product liability matters, with opportunities for growth and leadership

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.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in professional negligence, commercial liability, transportation defense, and related civil litigation.
• 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 experience

Deposition handling

Legal research

Court appearances

Trial preparation

Client communication

Independent / team work

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Our client, a well‑established southeastern law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid role offers substantial responsibility, client interaction, and meaningful courtroom experience within a collaborative team.

The candidate will handle professional negligence, commercial liability, transportation defense, and product liability matters, with opportunities for growth and leadership