Litigation Partner or Senior Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Litigation Partner or Senior Counsel to join its expanding offices in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of significant civil and/or commercial litigation experience and a reasonable book of portable litigation business. They will be responsible for managing an active caseload and contributing to the growth of the firm's litigation presence in North Carolina.

Duties

• Manage an active litigation caseload.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Conduct discovery and present witnesses for deposition.
• Engage in oral argument and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Network actively within the community and organizations.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten years of significant commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in construction litigation preferred.
• Current member of the North Carolina bar.
• Litigation experience in North Carolina federal and state courts.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Membership in the North Carolina bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analysis skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Proven problem-solving skills and professional demeanor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible remote work policy.
• Professional growth and mentorship programs.
• Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.