Litigation Counsel: Negligence & Product Defense

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Professional Negligence Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm. This hybrid role offers meaningful client interaction, active litigation responsibilities, and a clear growth path.

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
• Experience handling litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience managing discovery, motion practice, and case development
• Ability to independently conduct depositions, including expert witness depositions
• Experience handling court appearances, hearings, mediations, and client conferences
• Trial preparation experience required; jury trial experience preferred
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

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

Civil litigation

Legal research

Deposition skills

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Professional Negligence Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm. This hybrid role offers meaningful client interaction, active litigation responsibilities, and a clear growth path.