Litigation Counsel - Professional Negligence Defense (Hybrid)

Launching Point; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Launching Point in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. Hybrid work arrangement, with meaningful client interaction and substantial courtroom exposure.

The role focuses on defending professionals and businesses in complex civil litigation, including professional negligence, commercial liability, transportation defense, and product liability claims.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with 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; jury trial experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple matters.
• 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

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission

Job description

Launching Point in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. Hybrid work arrangement, with meaningful client interaction and substantial courtroom exposure.

The role focuses on defending professionals and businesses in complex civil litigation, including professional negligence, commercial liability, transportation defense, and product liability claims.