General Litigation Defense Attorney (Remote, Permanent)

Latitude Legal; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a General Litigation Defense Attorney for a remote, permanent position. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and be licensed in Pennsylvania and New York or Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Responsibilities include managing litigation caseloads and collaborating with other attorneys. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general litigation defense experience.
• Superior written and oral advocacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a general litigation caseload.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, and examinations under oath.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

General Litigation Defense Attorney (Remote, Permanent)

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Are you a junior attorney licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and/or New York? Are you ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact in a thriving legal environment? Then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Latitude is seeking a General Litigation Defense Attorney for a permanent position with a full-service leading defense litigation firm. Interested candidates should have at least 2 years of experience defending general litigation claims. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills are a must. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in Pennsylvania and New York or Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities of the General Litigation Defense Attorney:

• Manage a general litigation caseload
• Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances, depositions, and examinations under oath
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
  
  

Requirements for the General Litigation Defense Attorney:

• 2+ years of general litigation defense experience
• Experience preparing pleadings, discovery, depositions and motion practice
• Superior written and oral advocacy skills required
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in Pennsylvania & New York or Pennsylvania & New Jersey
• J.D. from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional law firm setting
• Outstanding references
  
  

Position Details of the General Litigation Defense Attorney:

• Type of Role: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Remote
  
  

Compensation

• Pay: The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
• Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.
  
  

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions

Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

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A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

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A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

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For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

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