Associate Attorney - Workers' Comp Defense (NJ/PA)

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an Associate Attorney with at least three years of workers’ compensation defense experience to join our nationwide litigation defense team. The candidate must be licensed to practice in New Jersey state and federal courts, with Pennsylvania admission preferred.

The role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for development, and exposure to general liability and insurance defense work for national clients.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in New Jersey state and federal district courts.
• At least three years of workers’ compensation defense experience.
• Well-rounded, highly-motivated associate attorney.
• Experience handling general liability and insurance defense for nationwide clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in trial preparation, mediations, arbitrations and court appearances; and,
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Case management

Westlaw familiarity

Tools

Westlaw

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an Associate Attorney with at least three years of workers’ compensation defense experience to join our nationwide litigation defense team. The candidate must be licensed to practice in New Jersey state and federal courts, with Pennsylvania admission preferred.

The role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for development, and exposure to general liability and insurance defense work for national clients.