Litigation Associate Attorney JN -102026-181978

Goodwin Recruiting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)/retirement plan

PTO and vacation/sick

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Raleigh is seeking a Litigation Associate to join a Well established firm. This role offers hands-on responsibility in complex civil matters with experienced colleagues and active courtroom exposure.

You will manage your own caseload, draft motions, take depositions, and contribute to case strategy in a collaborative, growth-minded environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience with medical negligence, premises liability, product liability, or similar complex tort matters.
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions (including expert witnesses).
• Experience arguing motions in court.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials (top 25% of class required).
• Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for admission.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of complex civil litigation matters.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality written work.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Complex tort matters

Medical negligence

Premises liability

Product liability

Depositions

Motion practice

Legal research

Legal writing

Top 25% of class

North Carolina bar

Job description

Well established and growing firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Raleigh office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on complex and high-quality matters within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

About The Role

This is a hands-on position for an attorney who wants to take an active role in litigation. You will work closely with experienced attorneys while also managing key aspects of your own cases, gaining meaningful courtroom and client exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of complex civil litigation matters
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
• Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality written work
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of litigation experience
• Experience with medical negligence, premises liability, product liability, or similar complex tort matters
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions (including expert witnesses)
• Experience arguing motions in court
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent academic credentials (top 25% of class required)
• Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for admission

Compensation

• Competitive base salary DOE
• Discretionary bonuses
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)/retirement
• PTO and vacation/sick
• Ongoing mentorship
• Path to partnership coaching

$165,000 - $185,000