Associate - Philadelphia

Job Description

Job Description

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier litigation team in Philadelphia. We are seeking a high-caliber Associate Attorney (3+ years) to join a thriving and growing regional powerhouse renowned for blending sophisticated legal strategy with a friendly, collegial culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a wide range of general liability and civil defense litigation matters within a firm celebrated for its legal excellence and expansive reach across 13 locations.

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About the Role

As a Civil Defense Litigation Associate, you will serve as a core member of our expanding Philadelphia practice group. You will navigate complex legal and factual issues, developing sound defense strategies for a diverse roster of clients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and potentially Delaware. This role is designed for an experienced practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses sharp critical reasoning, and is ready to integrate into a robust practice that values professional development, mentorship of junior attorneys, and seamless team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Claims Management: Manage a diverse and sophisticated caseload from inception through resolution, overseeing case strategy and conducting well-reasoned legal research and analysis.
• Litigation & Trial Advocacy: Draft high-level pleadings, answer written discovery, lead and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts, and actively participate in arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Proactive Communication: Partner closely with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel, providing regular and timely updates on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Mobile Advocacy: Travel as needed for court appearances, client meetings, and depositions across the tri-state area.
• Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient, high-quality legal services as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of over 150 legal professionals, adhering to billing and budget requirements while building strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience, with a primary focus on casualty litigation, including premises liability, general liability, product liability, personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and insurance defense.
• Academic Background: J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and exceptional analytical skills.
• Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Bars. Admission to the Delaware State Bar is a strong plus.
• Skills: Excellent communication, research, writing, and organizational capabilities, paired with a proven track record of success in courtroom appearances and settlement negotiations.

Why This Opportunity?

• Regional Prestige: Join a highly respected, growing firm supported by strong leadership, talented mentors, and a deeply collaborative culture across 13 strategic locations.
• Professional Growth: This position is situated in an environment that actively encourages career advancement, business development, and the cultivation of specialized legal expertise, while providing opportunities to mentor junior staff.
• Friendly Environment: Work within a collegial and supportive office atmosphere that prioritizes professional fulfillment and team cohesion.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a highly competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and a generous benefits suite (medical coverage, 401k, and more).

Location / Working Model

• Location: Philadelphia, PA.
• Working Model: Our firm values the synergy of in-person collaboration and mentorship. This role operates in a flexible hybrid capacity out of our Philadelphia office, supported by a modern professional environment.