Hybrid Raleigh Litigation Counsel: Professional Negligence

SteveRecruiter, LLC; 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 Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. The position offers hybrid work, significant trial exposure, and a clear path for growth within a talented team.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm.

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.
• Trial preparation experience; jury trial experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

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

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Court appearances

Depositions

Client relationship mgmt

Trial preparation

Analytical skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded southeastern law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. The position offers hybrid work, significant trial exposure, and a clear path for growth within a talented team.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm.