Raleigh Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups dedicated toD

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) invites attorneys to join its Raleigh Litigation Team, where 3–5 years of civil litigation experience and NC licensure (or pending bar results) are valued. The firm offers hands-on exposure from case inception to trial, direct client contact, and a mentorship framework in a hybrid work setting after initial training.

A competitive compensation package includes monthly bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina law license or pending NC bar results.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Interest in leveraging AI to enhance legal work.

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

Civil litigation

Client communication

Team collaboration

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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
• Formal mentorship structure
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 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!