Attorney

Weltman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weltman in Philadelphia seeks a licensed attorney with a J.D. and 4+ years of experience to resolve client issues through negotiation and litigation, handling a range of assignments with increasing complexity.

The candidate will maintain ethics, promote professionalism, and contribute to the firm’s success while delivering excellent client service. The role requires strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills, experience with consumer protection statutes, and the ability to interpret

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, precedents, and regulations, including consumer protection statutes; familiarity with electronic legal research tools; ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop effective working relationships.
• Must hold a current, valid license to practice law in the state.

Responsibilities

• Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned.
• Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review.
• Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.
• Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules.
• Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.
• Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of case, arrange legal settlements and resolves routine and some complex issues.

Skills

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Client relations

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)

Bar license (PA)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Position Purpose: With appropriate supervision depending on experience, the Attorney achieves resolution of client issues through routine and some complex negotiation and/or litigation requiring fundamental legal knowledge and experience, and practices other phases of law on various assignments of increasing complexity.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm.
• Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm.
• Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
• Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
• Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned.
• Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review.
• Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.
• Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules.
• Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.
• Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations.
• With limited assistance, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case.
• Monitors routine to complex case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and provides authoritative legal advice for individuals and businesses.
• Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of case, arrange legal settlements and resolves routine and some complex issues.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients.
• Provides appropriate mentoring and serves as a resource for less experienced Junior Associates and Associates.
• Markets firm services to prospective and new clients on an ongoing basis.
• Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings.
• Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.
• Additional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and
• 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, and government regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.D.C.P.A.) and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations, and processes and documents specific to assigned specialty area; electronic legal research tools such as LexisNexis; ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and court systems.
• Must hold a current, valid license to practice law in the state of.
• Must practice according to the rules of professional conduct and ethical standards as required by the attorney’s licensing state

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position at a workstation. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment. It is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will experience low to moderate noise levels and moderate interruptions. The workspace is well-lit and climate controlled.

EEO Statement: Weltman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.