Job Description
LITIGATION COUNSEL ATTORNEY - PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE & PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENSE
Location: Raleigh, NC HYBRID Our client, a prestigious
Southeast regional law firm , is seeking a skilled
Litigation Counsel Attorney to join their
Professional Negligence and Product Liability Defense Practice Group . This role offers immediate responsibility in high-stakes civil litigation, with the opportunity to work across state and federal courts on complex commercial liability and transportation defense matters.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in North Carolina , in good standing
- 5+ years of substantive civil litigation experience
- Proven ability to independently handle fact and expert witness depositions , court hearings , and client communications
- Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Jury trial experience preferred
- Prior experience in product liability , transportation defense , or commercial tort litigation is advantageous
Key Responsibilities
- Assist partners in all phases of litigation , including case strategy, legal research, discovery management, and motion practice
- Conduct and defend expert and fact witness depositions
- Represent clients in court hearings , mediations , and client conferences
- Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and trial materials
- Manage case development in both state and federal courts with minimal supervision
- Collaborate with clients, expert witnesses, and internal teams to execute effective defense strategies
Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a hands-on role in complex defense matters . You’ll work with a long-standing practice with 20+ years of success representing major corporations and insurers in product liability, industrial accident, and transportation defense litigation.
The firm’s culture prioritizes mentorship , professional growth , and community involvement , offering the autonomy of lead litigation responsibility with the support of a collaborative team. If you are seeking a platform where your litigation skills will be actively utilized and advanced, this position delivers exactly that.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary : Expected base salary range of $190,000 to $310,000 , as determined by experience and market factors
- Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive 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 discounts
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , law school transcript , and writing sample for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
Job Tags
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