Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A prominent law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its legal team. This position provides a unique opportunity to work across various fields of civil litigation, counseling clients on diverse and complex legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and be motivated to handle high-stakes cases in a fast-paced environment. This role offers growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to work in a collaborative and supportive legal setting.

Duties:

• Represent clients throughout all stages of litigation, from initiation to trial.
• Handle cases involving general liability, professional liability, and/or employment claims.
• Provide legal counsel to clients on a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to labor and employment, medical malpractice, construction defects, and professional liability.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and trials as necessary.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop case strategies and ensure effective case management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10+ years of litigation experience.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar is required.
• Proven experience in areas such as casualty, labor law, construction defect, professional liability, or employment litigation is preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance defense litigation is an advantage.
• Strong legal research, writing, and organizational skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Pennsylvania Bar.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Additional Bar admissions (e.g., New York) are considered a plus.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Competence with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure and deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Job Location:

• Philadelphia, PA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Referral program for new hires.

This law firm was founded over two decades ago and specializes in defense litigation. Their areas of practice include transportation, premises liability, toxic tort, construction accidents, employment law, bankruptcy, environmental, coverage, and appellate. Their offices are located in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City, Pittsburgh, Delaware, and Maryland.