Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment/General Liability

Weber Gallagher; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

Weber Gallagher is seeking an Associate to join the Labor and Employment/General Liability practice in Philadelphia on a hybrid schedule. The attorney will handle a wide range of labor and employment matters as well as related defense matters in PA and NJ.

The successful candidate will have a J.D., at least two years of experience defending labor and employment claims, experience drafting pleadings and taking depositions, and active PA/NJ bar membership.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of two years' experience, preferably defending labor and employment claims.
• Experience defending liability claims and handling insurance defense or complex litigation.
• Experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, taking depositions and participating in arbitrations/trials.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong research, writing, organization and analytical skills.
• Active membership in PA and NJ bars.

Responsibilities

• Handle labor and employment matters as well as related general litigation defense in PA and NJ.
• Draft pleadings and respond to discovery; take depositions; participate in arbitrations/trials.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Organization

Analytical skills

PA Bar

NJ Bar

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Associate - Labor & Employment/General Liability - Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an experienced attorney to join the Labor and Employment group in our Philadelphia Office. This candidate will be responsible for handling a wide range of labor and employment matters as well as some general litigation defense matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The successful applicant must have the following:

• Have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Have a minimum of two years of experience, preferably defending labor and employment claims
• Have experience, preferably defending liability claims and handling insurance defense and/or complex litigation
• Have experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, taking depositions and participating in arbitrations/trials
• Have excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills.
• Be an active member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 140 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits. We offer a friendly office environment, excellent benefits package, including 401(k) and medical.

To apply: Please complete an application on our Careers page by clicking on the link to apply.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 130 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.