Experienced Litigation Associate — Product Liability & Asbestos

HireHawk Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HireHawk Inc. is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate in Philadelphia to support product liability and general/business litigation from inception through resolution.

The role requires a Juris Doctor, an active Pennsylvania license, and 4+ years of civil litigation experience, with strong drafting and advocacy skills. You will manage matters at various stages, collaborate with clients and opposing counsel, and contribute to deposition, discovery, and motion practice.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania law license in good standing, with CLE requirements.
• 4+ years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney in civil litigation.
• Experience handling high-volume litigation matters, preferably product liability.
• Demonstrated experience across multiple phases of civil litigation, including discovery and motion practice.
• Strong legal drafting, written and oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Confidence working directly with clients and opposing counsel while managing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple product liability and general/business litigation matters, balancing day-to-day execution with strategy.
• Drive cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, trial prep, and post-trial matters when applicable.
• Take and defend depositions in high-volume product liability and other civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, case summaries and other substantive documents.
• Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys and take ownership of assigned matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses with professionalism and clarity.

Skills

Legal drafting

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active PA law license

4+ years civil litigation

Job description

HireHawk Inc. is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate in Philadelphia to support product liability and general/business litigation from inception through resolution.

The role requires a Juris Doctor, an active Pennsylvania license, and 4+ years of civil litigation experience, with strong drafting and advocacy skills. You will manage matters at various stages, collaborate with clients and opposing counsel, and contribute to deposition, discovery, and motion practice.