Junior Litigation Attorney

McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

McElroy Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP in Philadelphia seeks an attorney with at least one year of experience handling complex litigation matters, including insurance defense, construction, bankruptcy and/or commercial litigation. Candidates who have clerked for a judge but who have not worked for a law firm also considered.

The position offers a competitive salary and bonus opportunities, medical and dental insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), and paid vacation; qualified

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar and/or other state and federal bars.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file complaints, answers, motions, and discovery responses.
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients on litigation issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and manage discovery.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, and depositions; and
• Engage in courtroom advocacy and motion practice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

About This Position

McElroy Deutsch is seeking an attorney with at least one year of experience handling complex litigation matters, including insurance defense, construction, bankruptcy and/or commercial litigation, for our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. Candidates who have clerked for a judge but who have not worked for a law firm also considered.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file complaints, answers, motions, and discovery responses;
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients on litigation issues;
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and manage discovery;
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, and depositions; and
• Engage in courtroom advocacy and motion practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school;
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar and/or other state and federal bars;
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively in a team environment.

McElroy Deutsch offers competitive salary and bonus opportunities, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and attorneys with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Office

Philadelphia, PA

Industries

Insurance

Practices

Litigation

Offices

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