Litigation Counsel: Negligence Defense (Hybrid Raleigh)

SourcePro Search, LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. Hybrid location with meaningful client interaction and active litigation responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, bar admission, and at least 3 years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm, with strong research, writing, and deposition skills.

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 firm.
• Experience handling litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience managing discovery, motions, and case development.
• Ability to independently conduct depositions, including expert depositions.
• Trial preparation experience; jury trial preferred.

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

Active Bar Admission in the relevant j

Civil litigation experience

Litigation in state and federal courts

Legal research and writing

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Trial preparation experience

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. Hybrid location with meaningful client interaction and active litigation responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, bar admission, and at least 3 years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm, with strong research, writing, and deposition skills.