Litigation Counsel: Negligence Defense (Hybrid)

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a highly respected southeastern law firm in Raleigh, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. The role offers hybrid work, meaningful client contact, and substantial courtroom responsibility.

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

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 setting.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in professional negligence and related civil matters.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies from inception through resolution.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including document review and witness prep.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlements.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation strategies.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Deposition skills

Court appearances

Trial preparation

Client communication

Independent work

Education

J.D.

Job description

Our client, a highly respected southeastern law firm in Raleigh, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. The role offers hybrid work, meaningful client contact, and substantial courtroom responsibility.

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