LITIGATION COUNSEL ATTORNEY - PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE & PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENSE

Location: Raleigh, NC
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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.