Litigation Counsel: Professional Negligence Defense (Hybrid)

Hire Consulting Services; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel in Raleigh, NC, hybrid role with a focus on professional negligence and product liability defense. The attorney will handle complex civil matters, interact with clients, and grow within a collaborative team.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in the relevant jurisdiction, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm, with substantial deposition and trial

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, commercial liability, transportation defense and related civil litigation.
• 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

Trial experience

Depositions

Legal research

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Hire Consulting Services seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel in Raleigh, NC, hybrid role with a focus on professional negligence and product liability defense. The attorney will handle complex civil matters, interact with clients, and grow within a collaborative team.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in the relevant jurisdiction, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm, with substantial deposition and trial