Senior Attorney needed for Raleigh office

5-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Senior Attorney with 6+ years of experience in litigation, particularly in health care, ERISA, and commercial matters. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting litigation documents, communicating effectively with clients and colleagues, and managing various tasks within a fast-paced legal environment.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as:
  • Working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing.
  • Participating in digital/virtual conference calls.
  • Participating in meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.
• Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience with drafting litigation documents, such as motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters.
• State and federal court experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize is also required.
• Immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Admitted to practice law.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong project management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in multitasking and prioritization.

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