Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm based in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 0-5 years of experience to join their team. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience and work on diverse litigation cases within a hybrid work environment. The role involves representing clients in various litigation matters, and the ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and knowledge of both federal and state civil procedures.

Duties:

• Represent clients in all stages of litigation, from case initiation to expert discovery.
• Participate in court appearances, depositions, hearings, and case management conferences.
• Conduct thorough legal research and perform discovery investigations.
• Draft legal documents, including motions, pleadings, affidavits, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Review and summarize depositions, and discovery responses, and prepare litigation update reports.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Communicate with clients regularly, providing legal advice and status updates throughout the litigation process.

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of litigation experience in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Bar admission is required.
• Experience drafting discovery, leading depositions, and arguing motions.
• Strong legal writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• An active member of the Pennsylvania State Bar.

Certifications:

• Pennsylvania Bar certification is mandatory.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Lexis or other legal research tools.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Job Location:

• Philadelphia, PA

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee referral program.

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.