Associate Attorney 3

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Excellent benefits package

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a highly-motivated Associate Attorney with at least five years of experience in civil litigation defense. Candidates should have experience in Insurance Defense Litigation and must be licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The firm provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

This role includes managing a significant caseload, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. A hybrid work model is offered along with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in civil litigation defense.
• Broad experience in Insurance Defense Litigation preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a substantial caseload of litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and prepare for depositions.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail and organization

Court procedures knowledge

Education

Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Job description

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Our Philadelphia, PA office is seeking a highly-motivated Associate Attorney with at least five years’ experience in the defense of civil litigation. Broad experience in Insurance Defense Litigation is a plus, as is experience in personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, employment, banking, mass tort, product liability and automobile/trucking cases. Must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Additional state admissions are a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of lawyers defending matters throughout the United States for various clients within a forward-thinking firm. The Philadelphia office offers a hybrid work environment.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and state of New Jerseyin state and federal courts;
• Manage multiple case files successfully in a busy environment;
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• Ability to move from case to case; and,
• Knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload of litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

• Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
• Draft and respond to written discovery;
• Draft various motions, including preliminary objections, discovery motions, and dispositive motions;
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
• Prepare and take depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts;
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;
• Assist with and participate in arbitrations, mediations, court appearances, settlement conferences, and trial; and
• Complete time entries for daily tasks in billing platform.

The firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.