Civil Litigation Associate (1+ Years)
- Raleigh, NC, United States
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- At least 1 year of civil litigation experience, ideally in commercial litigation, insurance defense, professional liability defense, or construction defect litigation
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Civil Litigation Associate (1+ Years), Raleigh, North Carolina
Full-time, hybrid
About the opportunity A confidential civil litigation defense firm is adding an Associate Attorney to its Civil Litigation practice in Raleigh. You'll work on a varied mix of complex litigation and get hands-on experience in every phase of a case. That means real courtroom time, direct client contact, and room to grow in a collaborative, well-established practice. The role is hybrid after an initial in-office training period.
What you'll do
- Develop case strategy and handle legal research
- Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Manage written discovery, and take and defend depositions
- Appear in state and federal courts
- Work with clients, partners, and opposing counsel to develop facts, evaluate legal issues, and make persuasive arguments
- Help resolve matters through negotiation, motion practice, arbitration, and trial
Matters you'll see
- Commercial litigation
- Product liability and premises liability
- Motor vehicle negligence and personal injury defense
- Construction defect and construction litigation
- Professional liability
- Insurance coverage and bad faith litigation
- Regulatory and administrative matters
What you bring
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and an active North Carolina law license
- At least 1 year of civil litigation experience, ideally in commercial litigation, insurance defense, professional liability defense, or construction defect litigation
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
- Experience with, or a clear aptitude for, trial prep, depositions, and legal writing
- Strong oral advocacy and communication skills
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities accurately and work both independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to great client service
What's offered
- A hybrid schedule after initial in-office training
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability
- An HRA, an FSA, a 401(k), and pet insurance
- Paid holidays and 3 weeks of PTO
Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
How to Apply:
Email your resume to: jackie.tucker@gogpac.com with a writing sample Phone/Text: (605) 305-3814