Raleigh Hybrid Litigation Counsel: Negligence Defense

Workforce Recruiter; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Our client, a prominent southeastern law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh, NC. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and significant courtroom exposure while collaborating with an accomplished trial team.

The candidate will defend professionals and businesses in complex civil matters, handle discovery, depositions, and motion practice, and participate in trial preparation with a

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
• 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 required; jury trial experience preferred
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• 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

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a prominent southeastern law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh, NC. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and significant courtroom exposure while collaborating with an accomplished trial team.

The candidate will defend professionals and businesses in complex civil matters, handle discovery, depositions, and motion practice, and participate in trial preparation with a