Raleigh Hybrid Litigation Counsel: Professional Negligence

KLA Industries; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

KLA Industries in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. The role offers hybrid work and significant responsibility handling complex civil matters alongside an accomplished trial team.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive civil litigation in a sophisticated firm setting.

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.
• Experience handling litigation in state and federal courts.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing discovery, motion practice, and case development.
• Ability to conduct depositions, including expert witnesses.
• Experience with court appearances, hearings, mediations, and client conferences.
• Trial preparation experience; jury trial experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple matters.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team.

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

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Depositions

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Court appearances

Client relations

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

KLA Industries in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Litigation Associate or Counsel to join its Professional Negligence & Product Liability Defense Practice Group in Raleigh. The role offers hybrid work and significant responsibility handling complex civil matters alongside an accomplished trial team.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive civil litigation in a sophisticated firm setting.