Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Raleigh, NC (On-Site)

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Key Perks: Monthly & Annual Performance Bonuses, Dedicated Mentorship, Defined Membership Track, Paid Parental Leave

Why This Opportunity?

A premier, metrics-driven defense firm is seeking a driven Litigation Associate Attorney to join its expanding Raleigh practice. Operating on a well-established national platform, this position offers high-level trial exposure, a defined path to partner/member status, and a modern, collaborative environment supported by comprehensive paralegal and administrative teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Ownership: Manage complex civil litigation files across the full dispute lifecycle, from initial strategy to trial or negotiated resolution.
• Courtroom & Deposition Advocacy: Take and defend depositions, argue motions in court, and represent corporate clients during contested proceedings.
• Pleadings & Motion Practice: Draft persuasive pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and strategic evaluation reports.
• Client Counseling: Advise corporate clients and insurance carriers directly on risk assessment, case strategy, litigation budgets, and exposure.
• Litigation Management: Partner with dedicated paralegals and legal support staff to ensure seamless electronic discovery, document control, and trial readiness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated civil litigation or insurance defense practice in a law firm setting.
• Licensure: Active and unblemished license to practice law from the North Carolina State Bar.
• Courtroom Readiness: Demonstrated background managing court appearances, motion practice, and depositions independently.
• Technical Savvy: High proficiency using legal research platforms, electronic court filing systems, and modern legal management tools.

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