Associate Attorney needed for Philadelphia office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 5-10 years of litigation experience to join its dynamic Workers’ Compensation Department. This role provides an opportunity to handle a diverse range of high-exposure, complex litigation cases across various industries. The position offers mentorship and professional growth within a supportive and inclusive legal environment.

Duties:

• Represent clients in a wide array of workers’ compensation claims, including repetitive trauma, occupational disease, hearing loss, and death claims.
• Conduct legal research, prepare pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Engage in discovery processes, including depositions and interrogatories.
• Attend hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations to advocate for clients effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and proactive defense strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear and consistent communication.
• Ensure timely case management from inception through resolution.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience in litigation, preferably workers’ compensation or a related field.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal issues and high-exposure cases.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Pennsylvania.

Skills:

• Expertise in legal research and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in drafting persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborative mindset with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA

This firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to its minority hiring practices and its utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.