Raleigh Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups – Diversity,

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of civil litigation experience and must be licensed to practice in North Carolina or have pending NC bar results.

Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training. You will handle from case inception to trial with direct client contact, gain hands-on experience, participate in depositions, discovery, and negotiations, and contribute to a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or pending NC bar results.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team structure.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Raleigh, NC!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Raleigh. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, as well as direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending North Carolina bar exam results.

What We're Looking For:

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!

Education

Juris Doctorate or better.

Work-Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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