Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Real-world experience

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney in Scranton, PA, to work across personal injury defense, workers' comp, construction, and civil litigation.

The role emphasizes thorough research, precise drafting, and effective negotiation to support diverse client matters. PA bar admission and JD are required, with strong writing and analytical skills essential.

Flexibility in work arrangements and opportunities to gain real-world experience are highlighted by the firm.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with active PA bar admission.
• Experience or strong interest in multiple practice areas.
• Proficiency in legal research tools; familiarity with office software is a plus.
• Excellent writing skills with ability to produce clear and persuasive drafting.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective negotiation and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and opinions.
• Draft and review legal documents with precision and clarity.
• Assist in managing litigation cases from inception through resolution.
• Negotiate settlements to achieve favorable client outcomes.
• Maintain organized case files and complete legal administrative tasks accurately.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Law office management software

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate Attorney in Scranton, PA. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse legal practice areas, including personal injury defense, worker's compensation, construction litigation, and civil litigation. The position is ideal for motivated legal professionals to develop expertise while contributing to impactful client solutions.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and legal opinions.
• Draft and review legal documents with precision and clarity.
• Assist in managing litigation cases from inception through resolution.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Maintain organized case files and complete legal administrative tasks accurately.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active Pennsylvania bar admission.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in multiple practice areas.
• Proficiency in legal research tools; experience with law office management software is a plus.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear and persuasive legal drafting.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Prior billing and legal administrative experience preferred but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Pennsylvania bar admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research tools including LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain real-world experience and handle matters from start to finish.
• Flexible work arrangements.