Associate Attorney needed for Philadelphia office

Job Overview: This position involves working full-time as an Associate Attorney for a law firm in Philadelphia, PA. The Associate Attorney will play a vital role in litigation support, client communication, legal document preparation, and courtroom appearances, primarily handling personal injury cases. The role requires hands-on experience in case management, depositions, and drafting legal documents. The attorney will contribute to trial preparation, discovery processes, and help develop litigation strategies.

Location:

• Philadelphia, PA

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of litigation in personal injury cases.
• Manage and organize client files and maintain regular communication with clients.
• Prepare, review, and draft legal documents, letters, and legal forms.
• Develop litigation strategies for ongoing cases.
• Draft complaints and respond to new legal matters.
• Defend depositions and make court appearances.
• Draft and respond to legal motions and discovery requests.
• Conduct client meetings as required by the firm.
• Perform thorough legal research using Westlaw and other legal resources.
• Represent clients in court hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Prepare for and handle case depositions.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in personal injury law.
• Experience in trial proceedings preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience handling depositions and arbitrating cases.
• Ability to draft complaints, motions, and respond to discovery.
• Must provide 2 references and 2 writing samples.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar License in Pennsylvania (Preferred).

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research, especially using Westlaw.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Attention to detail in drafting legal documents and organizing client files.
• Strong litigation and case strategy development skills.
• Effective client management and ability to explain legal processes to clients.

Benefits:

• Full-time schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts.
• In-person work environment located in Philadelphia.