Associate Attorney

SR Staffing; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

16 PTO days + 11 court holidays

Health and dental coverage

FSA plan

Job summary

SR Staffing is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Chesterbrook office. This is an excellent opportunity for mid-level litigators to gain broad exposure to various practice areas, such as insurance defense, personal injury, and commercial disputes.

The role requires managing complex litigation cases, communicating with clients, and contributing to trial preparation. Candidates should have 3–7 years of litigation experience, be licensed in Pennsylvania, and possess strong deposition and motion practice skills.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of litigation experience, preferably in defense.
• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania; NY and NJ admission is a plus.
• Strong skills in depositions and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex litigation matters.
• Conduct depositions and draft motions.
• Communicate directly with clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communication skills

Deposition skills

Motion practice

Job description

A well‑established defense litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Chesterbrook office. This is an excellent opportunity for mid‑level litigators to gain broad exposure across diverse practice areas, including insurance defense, personal injury, construction, and commercial disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex litigation matters.
• Conduct depositions, draft and argue motions, and participate in hearings.
• Communicate directly with clients, including billing and reporting responsibilities.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues while managing cases independently.
• Contribute to trial and arbitration preparation; prior participation is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of litigation experience (defense background preferred).
• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania; admission in New York and New Jersey is a strong plus.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and client communication skills.
• Experience in trial or arbitration is highly valued.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative yet independent environment.
• Compensation $125,000 - $145,000 + generous bonus
• Billable Hours Requirement: 1,800/year (recently reduced from 2,000).
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 16 PTO days + 11 court holidays
• Firm closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Health and dental coverage after 30 days
• FSA plan

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid: Minimum of 1 day per week onsite at Chesterbrook office.
• Standard hours: 9–5 (flexibility available); office staffed 7:30–6 with support staff.
• Each associate is assigned a legal secretary; paralegals are case‑assigned.