Senior Civil Litigation Lead - Partner Track

gpac LLC.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

gpac LLC. seeks a seasoned civil-litigation attorney to independently lead complex civil-defense matters in North Carolina. You will advise insurers and businesses, develop strategies, and mentor junior lawyers while contributing to practice growth. A path toward Special Counsel or Partner is possible for the right candidate.

The role requires a current NC license and 8+ years of related civil-litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on leadership and client service.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina law license in good standing.
• At least 8 years of related civil-litigation experience.
• Substantial civil-defense experience with construction, products, professional or premises liability.
• Ability to handle matters through trial and arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sophisticated civil-defense caseload from initial assessment through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, direct discovery, take and defend depositions, brief dispositive issues, and negotiate settlements.
• Serve as first-chair or lead counsel in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and other contested proceedings.
• Counsel insurers, businesses, risk professionals, and other clients with practical, business-minded advice.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff; mentor junior lawyers and contribute to growth.
• At the partner level, support client development and relationship management; portable practice welcomed.

Skills

Leadership

Trial experience

Negotiation

Litigation strategy

Legal writing

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

gpac LLC. seeks a seasoned civil-litigation attorney to independently lead complex civil-defense matters in North Carolina. You will advise insurers and businesses, develop strategies, and mentor junior lawyers while contributing to practice growth. A path toward Special Counsel or Partner is possible for the right candidate.

The role requires a current NC license and 8+ years of related civil-litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on leadership and client service.