Litigation Counsel Attorney; Professional Negligence & Product Liability

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 & 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.

• 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

• 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

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 & community involvement
, and 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.

• 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

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter
, resume
, law school transcript
, and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.