Associate Attorney

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with general liability litigation experience to join their practice in King of Prussia, PA. The role offers exposure to insurance defense work, direct client interaction, and courtroom experience.

Ideal candidates will handle diverse defense matters, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and participate in hearings and settlements, with opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative defense team.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in NJ, NYC or PA.
• Experience in general liability, casualty defense, or personal injury defense.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of insurance defense and general liability litigation from inception through resolution or trial.
• Draft answers, preliminary objections, motions for summary judgment, and discovery requests/responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in court for hearings, pre-trial conferences, status conferences, and oral arguments.
• Analyze liability, evaluate damages, and formulate clear defense strategies in consultation with senior partners and insurance carriers.
• Maintain regular, clear, and timely reporting to insurance claims adjusters and corporate clients in compliance with billing and reporting guidelines.
• Prepare comprehensive mediation statements, negotiate settlements, and participate in arbitrations or mediations.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Court rules knowledge

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Associate Attorney - $125-150k

Our client, a well known law firm is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented

Associate Attorney with

Job Details:

Associate Attorney - $125-150k

Our client, a well known law firm is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney with general liability litigation experience to join their growing legal practice.

The ideal candidate will manage a diverse defense caseload involving premises liability, property damage, personal injury and product liability. This position offers direct client interaction, hands-on courtroom experience, and structured opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative defense practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Handle all aspects of insurance defense and general liability litigation from inception through resolution or trial.
• Pleadings & Motions: Draft persuasive legal documents, including answers, preliminary objections, motions for summary judgment, and discovery requests/responses.
• Depositions: Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Court Appearances: Represent clients in court for hearings, pre-trial conferences, status conferences, and oral arguments.
• Strategy & Evaluation: Analyze liability, evaluate damages, and formulate clear defense strategies in consultation with senior partners and insurance carriers.
• Client & Carrier Reporting: Maintain regular, clear, and timely reporting to insurance claims adjusters and corporate clients in compliance with billing and reporting guidelines.
• Settlement & Alternative Dispute Resolution: Prepare comprehensive mediation statements, negotiate settlements, and participate in arbitrations or mediations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission in NJ, NYC or PA.
• Experience: Experience in general liability, casualty defense, or personal injury defense.
• Skills:
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with local court rules, procedural rules, and insurance defense practices.
• Ability to manage a steady caseload while meeting firm billing metrics and deadlines.