Litigation Counsel: Negligence & Product Defense

The Recruiting Hive; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, life, and disability

Paid parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Employee referral program

PTO and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is representing a highly regarded southeastern law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid role offers exposure to professional negligence, product liability, and complex civil matters with meaningful client interaction.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier school, active bar in good standing, and 3+ years of substantive civil litigation in a sophisticated firm.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in professional negligence and related civil litigation.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies from inception through resolution.
• Manage all phases of discovery, document review, and witness preparation.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and litigation documents.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlements.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop practical strategies.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in active trial schedules.
• Provide ongoing client counseling regarding risk management.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Deposition

Trial preparation

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is representing a highly regarded southeastern law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel in Raleigh, NC. This hybrid role offers exposure to professional negligence, product liability, and complex civil matters with meaningful client interaction.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier school, active bar in good standing, and 3+ years of substantive civil litigation in a sophisticated firm.