Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

JBA • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Client's Raleigh office is currently seeking a Defense Litigation Associate Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with General Liability litigation experience who are interested in joining a dynamic team as part of a national law firm. Our Client is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 900 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in North Carolina
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Superior communication, writing, and research skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more (preferred) of the following areas: general liability, transportation, catastrophic bodily injury and insurance coverage litigation.
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level