Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal field is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes. This fully remote role requires admission to practice law in Pennsylvania and offers a competitive salary range. The position involves drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, and conducting legal research. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Communicate with clients regarding their respective matters.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation

Client Communication

Education

Admitted to practice law in PA

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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Director, Recruitment at Henderson Scott

This is a fully remote role outside of court appearances. You must live in PA and MUST BE admitted to practice law in PA. Ideally, you live in central PA for court appearances

**there are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40 hour per week role**

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in PA
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications:

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in PA (multi-state admission would be amazing)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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