Senior Civil Litigation Counsel — Remote-Eligible

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

HRA

FSA

401K

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Special Counsel in Civil Litigation to join our growing practice. This role focuses on defending complex civil claims and guiding cases through all phases of litigation.

The ideal candidate is NC-licensed with at least five years of civil litigation experience, demonstrates strong courtroom skills, strategic thinking, and client relations, and thrives in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and North Carolina license to practice.
• Minimum of five (5) years of civil litigation experience, preferably defending complex matters.
• Experience managing cases through all phases of litigation: discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials.
• Preferred: Construction, Products, Professional, Premises, or Commercial Litigation experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage a caseload, develop strategy, and advocate for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation cases through all phases of litigation from inception to resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide clear guidance to clients.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Client relations

Litigation strategy

Courtroom advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

North Carolina law license

Job description

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Special Counsel in Civil Litigation to join our growing practice. This role focuses on defending complex civil claims and guiding cases through all phases of litigation.

The ideal candidate is NC-licensed with at least five years of civil litigation experience, demonstrates strong courtroom skills, strategic thinking, and client relations, and thrives in a collaborative, results-driven environment.