Special Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Special Counsel attorney to join its growing Civil Litigation practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role offers an opportunity to step into an established practice, service a sophisticated client base, and contribute to the continued growth of the litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy and advocate on behalf of clients throughout all phases of litigation
• Handle case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings
• Draft and argue complex motions and briefs
• Serve as a primary client contact and provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Manage hearings, arbitrations, and trial matters
• Collaborate within a team-oriented environment while also working independently and efficiently

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina
• Minimum of five (5) years of civil litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience defending civil litigation claims through all phases of litigation, including:
  • case evaluation
  • discovery
  • depositions
  • motion practice
  • mediation
  • arbitration
  • trial
• Proven ability to independently manage a caseload and deliver high-quality legal representation from inception through resolution
• Strong courtroom and advocacy skills, including demonstrated experience handling hearings, arbitrations, and trial proceedings
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical abilities, including drafting complex motions, briefs, and case evaluations
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Construction Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Commercial Litigation
• Experience in complex civil defense matters
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking
• Comfort taking ownership of cases and contributing to the continued growth and success of the litigation practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO

Location

• Raleigh, North Carolina

Work environment:

• Office setting
• Remote work capabilities provided as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Benefit conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.