Associate Attorney - General Liability & Workers’ Compensation Defense

Orion Placement; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k)

Medical benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Delaware is seeking an associate attorney to join a growing defense litigation team focused on general liability defense and workers’ compensation matters. You will gain hands-on experience through pleadings, discovery, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and direct client contact.

This hybrid role is based in the New Castle, DE office, offering collaboration with partners and staff in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• General liability defense litigation and/or workers’ compensation experience preferred.
• Active Delaware bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
• Ability to manage deadlines, communicate with clients, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Deposition, arbitration, trial, or court appearance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers’ compensation matters.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Participate in arbitrations, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, and client expectations in an organized and professional manner.
• Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation events.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

• Join a growing litigation team handling a strong mix of general liability defense and workers’ compensation matters.
• Build hands-on litigation experience through pleadings, discovery, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and client contact.
• Work directly with attorneys who value collaboration, professional growth, and strong client service.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule based out of the New Castle, DE office.
• Be part of a well-established multi-office firm offering competitive compensation, bonuses, 401(k), medical benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Location

This is a hybrid position based out of the New Castle, DE office, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and flexible work.

Note

Candidates must have an active Delaware bar license in good standing and 2+ years of litigation experience. General liability defense litigation or workers’ compensation experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a growing defense litigation firm with a collaborative culture, strong client relationships, and a commitment to attorney development. Our team handles a wide range of litigation matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to build meaningful courtroom, deposition, arbitration, and trial experience. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers’ compensation matters.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Participate in arbitrations, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, and client expectations in an organized and professional manner.
• Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation events.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• General liability defense litigation and/or workers’ compensation experience preferred.
• Active Delaware bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
• Ability to manage deadlines, communicate with clients, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Deposition, arbitration, trial, or court appearance experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and a strong local office platform.
• Opportunity to work on both general liability and workers’ compensation matters.
• Hands-on litigation experience with depositions, arbitrations, trials, and client contact.
• Collaborative attorneys, friendly office environment, and strong professional support.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, 401(k), medical benefits, and generous overall benefits.
• Growth opportunity within a respected multi-office defense litigation firm.