Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Australia-Employment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability

401(k) program

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Civil Litigation Defense Attorney in Philadelphia, PA, offering a hybrid work arrangement and permanent employment. This role focuses on defending clients in civil matters across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with extensive courtroom appearances, motions practice, and depositions.

The successful candidate will handle diverse civil litigation matters, develop litigation strategies, and work collaboratively with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to achieve

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to New Jersey Bar and Pennsylvania Bar.
• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Experience in insurance defense and commercial litigation.
• Proven trial experience in the courtroom.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all stages of civil litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, motions, trials, appeals, and settlements.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies for complex civil matters.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court, including oral arguments and presenting evidence.
• Draft and argue motions (dismiss, summary judgment, motions in limine).
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff for case management.
• Maintain professional growth through seminars and affiliations to stay abreast of developments.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Electronic legal research tools

Job description

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

$120000 - $180000 per year | Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid | Permanent

Civil Litigation Defense at an Established Multi-State Litigation Firm - Hybrid

A bit about us:

Our client is a Pittsburgh headquartered law firm with multiple offices across several states, providing services to clients nationwide. Their clientele includes large corporations, privately-held companies, municipal entities, small businesses, and partnerships across various industries and sectors. Their attorneys are dedicated to addressing matters practically and efficiently, ensuring that each client's needs are met in the best possible manner.

Why join us?

• hybrid work schedule
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) program

Job Details

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of cases, representing clients in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The role will involve extensive courtroom appearances, motion practice, and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in all stages of civil litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, motions, trials, appeals, and settlements.
• Developing and implementing litigation strategies for complex civil litigation cases.
• Conducting and defending depositions.
• Representing clients in court, including making oral arguments and presenting evidence.
• Drafting and arguing motions, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions in limine.
• Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure effective case management.
• Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in law and in the specific area of practice.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar and Pennsylvania Bar.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation defense.
• Experience in insurance defense and commercial litigation.
• Proven track record of success in the courtroom, including trial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of civil procedure and federal court rules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Experience with electronic legal research tools and legal databases.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.