Associate Attorney: Litigation, Research & Client Counsel

Chartwell Law; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law is seeking an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

The role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, ability to work independently and with partners, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in state posted; additional bar admissions a plus.
• Experience in practice group preferred, not required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client‑relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Expert witness retention and collaboration
• Trial preparation and attendance
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence
• Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Time management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law is seeking an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions.

The role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, ability to work independently and with partners, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.