What you’ll do:• Defend healthcare providers and institutions in medical malpractice and professional liability litigation• Handle matters through pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial• Analyze medical records and work with expert witnesses and consulting physicians• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents• Participate in witness preparation, expert development, hearings, mediations, and trials• Collaborate with clients, insurers, risk management professionals, and healthcare administrators on defense strategies• Assist with regulatory investigations and professional licensing matters• Provide practical, business-focused legal counsel• Work with senior attorneys on case strategy and litigation management• Manage caseloads while meeting litigation deadlines and billable requirements. What you bring:• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school• Active membership in good standing with the North Carolina Bar, or ability to waive in• At least 4 years of litigation experience• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills• Comfort handling depositions and court appearances appropriate to your experience• Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules of procedure• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines• Ability to collaborate effectively while maintaining confidentiality.