Hybrid Litigation Associate - Liability & Workers' Comp

Orion Placement; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k)

Medical benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Delaware is seeking an associate attorney to join a growing defense litigation team focused on general liability defense and workers’ compensation matters. You will gain hands-on experience through pleadings, discovery, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and direct client contact.

This hybrid role is based in the New Castle, DE office, offering collaboration with partners and staff in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• General liability defense litigation and/or workers’ compensation experience preferred.
• Active Delaware bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
• Ability to manage deadlines, communicate with clients, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Deposition, arbitration, trial, or court appearance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers’ compensation matters.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Participate in arbitrations, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, and client expectations in an organized and professional manner.
• Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation events.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer in Delaware is seeking an associate attorney to join a growing defense litigation team focused on general liability defense and workers’ compensation matters. You will gain hands-on experience through pleadings, discovery, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and direct client contact.

This hybrid role is based in the New Castle, DE office, offering collaboration with partners and staff in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.