Raleigh Hybrid Litigation Counsel: Negligence Defense

Your Talent Team; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and disability

401(k) and profit-sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

Your Talent Team in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join the Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group. Hybrid schedule with active litigation responsibilities and client interaction in a sophisticated firm environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a major firm, with trial preparation and deposition experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. 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.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in professional negligence, commercial liability, and related civil matters.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies from inception through resolution.
• Manage discovery, including 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 settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery management

Deposition handling

Court appearances

Trial preparation

Client relationship management

Organization

Education

J.D. (top-tier law school)

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Your Talent Team in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join the Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group. Hybrid schedule with active litigation responsibilities and client interaction in a sophisticated firm environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a major firm, with trial preparation and deposition experience.