Civil Litigation Associate

LHH; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) plan

Job summary

LHH's Civil Litigation Associate in Philadelphia, PA seeks a 3-6 year attorney to handle a broad range of civil matters. This role offers substantive case ownership from inception through resolution, with direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility in a supportive midsize-firm environment.

Ideal candidates will draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, and appear in court, while developing long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking depositions, and appearing in court.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar admissions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ownership of matters.
• Interest in developing client relationships and building a long-term practice.
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k).

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of civil litigation matters, including: contract disputes, tort litigation, professional liability matters, dram shop liability cases
• Complex commercial and civil litigation
• Research and investigative work supporting white collar matters
• Manage cases from inception through resolution
• Maintain a manageable caseload to enable deeper involvement and professional development

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Research & analysis

Client relationship building

Education

Bar admissions PA & NJ

Job description

Civil Litigation Associate | Philadelphia, PA

LHH is partnering with a highly respected midsize law firm seeking a Civil Litigation Associate (3-6 years) to join its growing Philadelphia office.*

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants more than a high-volume litigation practice. Attorneys here are trusted with meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and substantive case ownership from the outset. The firm's diverse client base includes Fortune 200 companies, privately held businesses, educational institutions, municipalities, and other sophisticated organizations.

What You'll Do

• Handle a broad range of civil litigation matters, including: contract disputes, tort litigation, professional liability matters, dram shop liability cases
• Complex commercial and civil litigation
• Research and investigative work supporting white collar matters
• Manage cases from inception through resolution

Unlike many litigation practices, associates here maintain a manageable caseload, allowing for deeper involvement and stronger professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking depositions, and appearing in court
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar admissions
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to take ownership of matters
• Interest in developing client relationships and building a long-term practice
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k)

*This position is with the Philadelphia office, however the firm is looking for the candidate to travel to their Marlton, NJ location a few times a month.