Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Defense Litigation Associate AttorneyOur client's Raleigh office is currently seeking a Defense Litigation Associate Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with general liability litigation experience who are interested in joining a dynamic team as part of a national law firm.Our client is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 900 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.The PositionQualifications:JD from an accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in North Carolina2+ years of defense litigation experienceExperience in one or more (preferred) of the following areas: general liability, transportation, catastrophic bodily injury and insurance coverage litigation.Superior communication, writing, and research skillsLegal project management experience is helpfulResponsibilities:Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to endWork closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projectsRegularly handle court appearances and depositionsCommunicate with clients and provide status reportsWhy should you apply?Excellent benefits including a 401k matchProfessional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney TrainingGenerous PTO planExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCorporate discount plans JBA International