Associate Attorney

eZone staffing LLC; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Hybrid schedule with Friday remote

Job summary

eZone staffing LLC in Fort Washington, PA seeks an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation with 1–3 years of experience to handle high‑value cases and work alongside seasoned trial attorneys. The role offers meaningful early responsibility in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

You will directly engage with clients, experts, and opposing counsel while developing trial skills, research, and case strategy in a hybrid workplace with remote Fridays.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission required. New Jersey admission, or eligibility for admission, is preferred.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Deposition + Courtroom experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take Ownership of Complex Litigation: Manage all aspects of litigation under the mentorship of experienced trial attorneys while developing increasing independence.
• Draft and Review Legal Documents: Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal filings.
• Conduct Legal Research: Perform in-depth legal research and develop creative legal strategies for complex litigation matters.
• Conduct and Defend Depositions: Prepare witnesses, take and defend fact and expert depositions, analyze testimony, and develop case strategy.
• Work Directly with Clients and Experts: Build relationships with clients, collaborate closely with nationally recognized medical and technical experts, prepare expert witnesses, and help develop compelling case themes.
• Lead Mediations and Settlement Negotiations: Prepare cases for mediation, participate in and conduct mediations, evaluate settlement opportunities, and negotiate resolutions.
• Prepare Cases for Trial: Assist in all aspects of trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation, motions in limine, jury instructions, and trial strategy.
• First and Second Chair Trials and Arbitrations: Gain real courtroom experience by working towards first and second chair trials, arbitrations, and evidentiary hearings as your experience develops.
• Develop Your Own Book of Business: Through mentorship and access to the firm's extensive network, cultivate business development skills and build your own practice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

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

Job description

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (1–3 Years' Experience)

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our growing team at. As our firm continues to expand, we are seeking a dedicated and ambitious Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of litigation experience to join our plaintiff's litigation practice. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience handling sophisticated, high‑value cases involving medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, product liability, construction accidents, and victims' rights while working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

Unlike many firms where junior associates spend years behind a desk, our associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, nationally recognized experts, opposing counsel, and the courts while developing the skills necessary to become a successful trial lawyer.

Experience: 1–3 Years

Type: Full‑Time

Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate Attorney with Our client. you will:

• Take Ownership of Complex Litigation: Manage all aspects of litigation under the mentorship of experienced trial attorneys while developing increasing independence.
• Draft and Review Legal Documents: Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal filings.
• Conduct Legal Research: Perform in-depth legal research and develop creative legal strategies for complex litigation matters.
• Conduct and Defend Depositions: Prepare witnesses, take and defend fact and expert depositions, analyze testimony, and develop case strategy.
• Work Directly with Clients and Experts: Build relationships with clients, collaborate closely with nationally recognized medical and technical experts, prepare expert witnesses, and help develop compelling case themes.
• Lead Mediations and Settlement Negotiations: Prepare cases for mediation, participate in and conduct mediations, evaluate settlement opportunities, and negotiate resolutions.
• Prepare Cases for Trial: Assist in all aspects of trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation, motions in limine, jury instructions, and trial strategy.
• First and Second Chair Trials and Arbitrations: Gain real courtroom experience by working towards first and second chair trials, arbitrations, and evidentiary hearings as your experience develops.
• Develop Your Own Book of Business: Through mentorship and access to the firm's extensive network, cultivate business development skills and build your own practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission required. New Jersey admission, or eligibility for admission, is preferred.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Deposition + Courtroom experience is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Real Trial Experience: Opportunities to first and second chair trials, arbitrations, hearings, depositions, and mediations far earlier than at most firms.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Work directly with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and the judiciary on sophisticated, high‑value cases.
• Professional Development: Receive mentorship from accomplished trial attorneys committed to helping you become an exceptional litigator.
• Business Development Support: Learn how to build and grow your own practice with guidance and firm resources.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a close‑knit team that values initiative, teamwork, and professional excellence.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays year‑round.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, professional development assistance, and more.

Work Location:

Fort Washington, PA (Hybrid – Work from Home Fridays)