Civil Litigation Attorney

van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paralegal support

Revenue sharing

Job summary

van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin in Norristown, PA is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney for a full-time, in-person role. The attorney will handle a broad range of civil matters, including commercial litigation, business disputes, contracts, and transactional work, guiding cases from evaluation through trial preparation with significant paralegal support.

The firm offers a competitive salary, revenue sharing, full health insurance, a guaranteed employer-match 401(k), PTO, and long-term career

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial prep.
• Strong writing, research, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation and commercial matters from evaluation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Handle discovery including depositions.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients about strategy and progress.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Job description

van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin is a high profile 13 attorney litigation firm practicing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Currently, a 9 attorney Plaintiffs side personal injury team and one of the city’s largest private criminal defense departments compliments the family law and commercial litigation practice groups. Known for our individualized approach and innovative strategies, the firm has handled some of the nation’s most significant and high-profile cases. Our commitment extends beyond the courtroom, actively working to support and improve our communities.

Role Description

This is a full-time, in-person position for a Civil Litigation Attorney in our Norristown office. The position involves a broad range of civil matters, including commercial litigation, business disputes, contractual matters, and transactional work. The attorney will be responsible for handling matters through all stages of litigation, including case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation, as well as assisting clients with commercial and transactional matters.

The firm is seeking an attorney with at least one year of relevant legal experience who is prepared to take an active role in managing cases and working directly with clients. The position includes significant paralegal support and the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators across the firm’s practice groups.

The firm offers a very competitive annual salary, fee sharing with revenue generation, full health insurance benefits, participation in a guaranteed employer-match 401(k) program, paid time off, and more. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for long-term career growth, professional development, accomplishment, and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation and commercial matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation and case strategies.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including document review and production, written discovery, and depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in court conferences, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trials.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, developments, objectives, and resolution.
• Investigate and evaluate factual and legal issues relevant to client matters.
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions on behalf of clients.
• Assist clients with commercial, contractual, business, and transactional matters, including drafting and reviewing agreements and related documents.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, experts, and other professionals in developing and advancing matters.
• Maintain responsibility for deadlines, filings, case management, and the efficient progression of assigned matters.
• Participate in business development and client relationship efforts and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s civil and commercial practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing law, preferably involving civil litigation, commercial matters, or transactional work.
• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, legal research, motion practice, and case management.
• Interest or experience in commercial litigation, business matters, contracts, and transactional work.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
• Competitive salary and revenue sharing
• Full-time health insurance benefits
• Extensive paralegal support
• PTO
• Long-term career growth and professional satisfaction