Litigation Partner or Senior Counsel - Join the Best at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Job ID: 1800 - Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Partner or Senior Counsel to help grow our expanding North Carolina offices.
Position: Partner or Senior Counsel - Must be a senior level attorney with a minimum of ten (10) years of significant civil and/or commercial litigation experience.
Location: Multiple Offices - This position is available in any of our North Carolina offices.
Practice Area: Litigation - We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.
Open Date: Monday, January 6, 2025 - Don't miss this opportunity to join our team!
Job Function: Legal - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world.
Job Description:
- Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Partner or Senior Counsel to help grow our expanding North Carolina offices.
- Must be a senior level attorney with a minimum of ten (10) years of significant civil and/or commercial litigation experience.
- Responsible for managing an active litigation case load, drafting and preparing pleadings, briefs, motions, and other litigation documents.
- Experienced in managing discovery, including taking/presenting witnesses for deposition, oral argument, and trial preparation.
- Conducting legal research, analysis and writing.
- Possess excellent oral advocacy, communication, and writing skills.
- Must have a reasonable book of portable litigation business.
- Expected to help grow our litigation presence in North Carolina and be an active networker in the community and various organizations.
The Law Firm:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals.
- We continuously evolve to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations.
- Clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen since our firm’s founding in 1848.
The Location:
- We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington .
- Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration.
- This position is available in any of our North Carolina offices.
Job Requirements:
Bring Your Best:
- . from an ABA accredited law school.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- At least 10 years’ litigation experience.
- Excellent legal research and analysis skills.
- Current member of the North Carolina bar with litigation experience in North Carolina federal and state courts.
Adaptability:
- Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
Collaboration:
- Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.
- Ability to manage a team of associates and paralegals.
- Willingness to help mentor our skilled associates.
Communication:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.
Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
- Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Professionalism:
- Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.
- Valid authorization to work in the .
Why You Should Apply:
- Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.
- Challenging and dynamic role.
- Career development planning.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Performance management and coaching.
- Specialized training programs.
- Mentorship program.
- Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement.
Health & Wellness:
- Medical, dental, and vision care.
- Health savings accounts.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Wellness program.
- Employee and family assistance program.
Total Compensation:
- Competitive base pay.
- Outstanding benefits.
- Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
- Performance recognition.
- ABA, state, and local bar membership fee reimbursement.
Planning for the Future:
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Short term disability plan.
- Long term disability plan.
- Life insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Parental/family leave.
Culture and Workplace:
- Respected organization with collaborative culture.
- Growing firm with an exciting future.
- Flexible remote work policy (ability to work remotely up to days per week).
- Contemporary work environment.
- Positive and respectful work climate.
To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.
Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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