Litigation Counsel Attorney - Professional Negligence

PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE LITIGATION ASSOCIATE OR COUNSEL ATTORNEYProfessionalNegligence&ProductLiabilityDefensePracticeGroupLocations: Raleigh, NCHYBRIDOurclient,ahighlyrespectedSoutheasternlawfirm,isseekinganexperiencedLitigation Associate or CounseltojoinitsProfessionalNegligence&ProductLiabilityDefensePracticeGroupinRaleigh.Thisisanexceptionalopportunityforalitigationattorneywhoislookingtoassumesignificantresponsibility,managesophisticatedmatters,andgainsubstantialcourtroomexperiencewhileworkingalongsideanaccomplishedtrialteam.The practice focuses on defending professionals and businesses in complex civil litigation matters, includingprofessionalnegligence,commercialliability,transportationdefense,andproductliabilityclaims.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillenjoymeaningfulclientinteraction,activelitigationresponsibilities,andaclearpathforcontinuedprofessionalgrowth.Candidate ProfileJD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic recordActive Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience in a sophisticated law firm settingExperiencehandlinglitigationmattersinstateandfederalcourtsStronglegalresearch,writing,andanalyticalskillsExperiencemanagingdiscovery,motionpractice,andcasedevelopmentAbilitytoindependentlyconductdepositions,includingexpertwitnessdepositionsExperiencehandlingcourtappearances,hearings,mediations,andclientconferencesTrialpreparationexperiencerequired;jurytrialexperiencepreferredExcellentcommunicationandclientrelationshipmanagementskillsStrongorganizationalabilitieswiththecapacitytomanagemultiplematterssimultaneouslySelf-starterwiththeabilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaborativelywithinateamenvironmentKey ResponsibilitiesDefendclientsinprofessionalnegligence,commercialliability,transportationdefense,andrelatedcivillitigationmattersConductlegalresearchanddevelopcasestrategiesfrominceptionthroughresolutionManageallphasesofdiscovery,includingdocumentreview,writtendiscovery,andwitnesspreparationTakeanddefendfactandexpertwitnessdepositionsDraftpleadings,motions,briefs,andotherlitigation-relateddocumentsHandlecourtappearances,hearings,mediations,andsettlementnegotiationsCollaboratewithpartnersandclientstodeveloppracticalandcost-effectivelitigationstrategiesAssistwithtrialpreparationandparticipateinactivetrialschedulesProvideongoingclientcounselingregardingriskmanagementandlitigationexposureWhy Join?This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established litigation practice that is recognized for its sophisticated defenseworkthroughouttheSoutheast.Thegrouprepresentsprofessionalsacrossadiverserangeofindustries,includingaccounting,architecture,engineering,insurance,financialservices,healthcare,legalservices,andsurveying.Attorneys in this practice gain hands-on litigation experience, substantial client contact, and meaningful responsibility while workingoncomplexandchallengingmatters.Thefirmiscommittedtomentorship,professionaldevelopment,communityinvolvement,andfosteringacollaborativeculturewhereattorneyscanbuildsuccessfullong-termcareers.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: Expected base salary range of $200,000+, determined by experience and market factorsEligibility for multiple bonus opportunitiesComprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; employee referral program; PTO and holidays; an employee assistance program; and corporate discountsApplication RequirementsInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcriptfor consideration.Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-DNP