Associate Attorney

Wilbraham, Lawler & Buba; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybride; USD 100 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wilbraham, Lawler & Buba, P.C. is a regional litigation defense firm with offices in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and West Virginia. We seek an Associate Attorney in Philadelphia for hybrid work arrangements, focusing on complex litigation and appellate matters.

The role involves legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and assisting with discovery and depositions. Key responsibilities include analyzing case files, developing case strategies, and providing clear

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school or equivalent.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar is required.
• Strong research and writing abilities are essential.
• Excellent negotiation and client advisory skills expected.

Responsabilités

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, and case strategy.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
• Support settlement discussions and case evaluations.

Connaissances

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Case management

Formation

J.D. degree

Description du poste

Company Description Wilbraham, Lawler & Buba, P.C. is a regional litigation defense firm providing comprehensive legal counsel for complex litigation and appellate matters. The firm represents a wide range of clients, including large and small businesses, insurance companies, and self-insured entities with regional, national, and international legal needs. With offices in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and West Virginia, the firm offers broad geographic coverage and diverse practice experience. Team members benefit from working within a collaborative environment focused on high-quality advocacy and practical solutions for clients.

Role Description The Associate Attorney will handle a variety of litigation defense matters, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and assisting with discovery and depositions. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing case files, developing case strategies and providing clear legal advice to clients under the supervision of senior attorneys. The role involves regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members, as well as participation in settlement negotiations and case evaluations. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA, with some work from home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with the ability to analyze statutes, case law, and regulations and apply them to complex fact patterns.
• Knowledge of insurance defense or related practice areas, or interest in developing experience in these domains.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients, supported by sound judgment and professional ethics.
• Excellent Research skills, including drafting well-supported memoranda, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Effective Negotiation skills for settlement discussions, case resolution, and client advocacy.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Pennsylvania bar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Prior litigation experience, judicial clerkship, or law firm internship is preferred but not required.