Litigation Associate

About This Role

Joining a well-established law firm, the Litigation Associate will handle a diverse caseload in civil litigation and insurance defense. This role is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience in automobile liability, premises liability, and general liability matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, including trial
• Handle cases involving automobile accidents, premises liability, and other general liability claims
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal documents
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, and develop litigation strategies
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trials
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop effective defense strategies

Requirements

• 4–6 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Experience handling automobile and premises liability matters strongly preferred
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission required
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Experience managing cases through various stages of litigation, ideally including jury trials
• Strong legal research, analytical writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload while working collaboratively with a team
• Recent analytical writing sample required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

Important Details

• Work arrangement: hybrid schedule that provides flexibility to work remotely for part of the week

About the Company

A well-established law firm.