Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A respected civil litigation firm is seeking attorneys for a hybrid role based in Philadelphia or Cherry Hill. The position features involvement in complex litigation and a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess a valid state bar license, with 3+ years of experience for Philadelphia and 0-2 years for Cherry Hill applicants. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a focus on professional development within a friendly, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Active PA Bar for Philadelphia or active NJ Bar for Cherry Hill.
• 3+ years of relevant litigation experience for Philadelphia candidates.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Defend civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Manage deadlines and case responsibilities effectively.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established civil litigation defense team with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships
• Handle sophisticated matters across insurance defense, product liability, trucking and transportation, premises liability, construction defect, employment, professional liability, and more
• Get meaningful hands-on litigation experience with strong mentorship and real growth potential
• Work in a collaborative environment that values strong writing, solid judgment, and professional development
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that offers both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility

Location: Hybrid role based in either Philadelphia, PA or Cherry Hill, NJ, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Note: Must be licensed in the state of the office you would join. For Philadelphia, candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience. For Cherry Hill, candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience are encouraged to apply. No relocation package is offered.

About Us

We are a respected civil litigation firm with a broad and sophisticated defense practice spanning local, regional, and national matters. Our team represents insurers, corporations, municipalities, and other clients in complex litigation across a wide variety of claims. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Analyze records, investigate claims, and develop case strategyCommunicate with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Manage deadlines and caseload responsibilities in a fast-paced defense practice
• Contribute to matters involving insurance defense, trucking and transportation, product liability, premises liability, toxic tort, construction liability, employment, professional liability, and related litigation

Qualifications

• Active PA Bar for Philadelphia or active NJ Bar for Cherry Hill
• Philadelphia candidates should have 3+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Cherry Hill candidates may have 0 to 2 years of experience
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Solid academic and employment credentials
• Writing sample required
• Dual PA and NJ admission is a plus
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience is preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Broad litigation exposure with sophisticated defense work
• Strong platform for early and mid-level attorneys to build courtroom and case management skills
• Stable, respected firm with established clients and steady workflow
• Hybrid flexibility with a professional, team-oriented culture
• Clear opportunity to deepen your litigation experience and grow long term

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance