Raleigh Hybrid Litigation Counsel - Negligence Defense

RRC Solutions Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

RRC Solutions Group in Raleigh is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group on a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record, active bar admission, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm, with state and federal court matters, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in professional negligence and related civil matters.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including document review and written discovery.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Appear in court, hearings, mediations, and negotiations.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in active trial schedules.
• Advise clients on risk management and litigation exposure.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Writing

Discovery management

Deposition handling

Oral advocacy

Client communications

Teamwork

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

RRC Solutions Group in Raleigh is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group on a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record, active bar admission, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a sophisticated firm, with state and federal court matters, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.