Litigation Associate

Cohen & Frey P.C.; Ardmore (PA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohen & Frey P.C., a nationally recognized firm based in Ardmore, PA, is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate. This hybrid role involves managing complex cases, drafting legal motions, and conducting thorough legal research. Candidates must possess a JD from an accredited institution, an active bar admission, and strong litigation skills. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients while building comprehensive cases for trial. Familiarity with transportation and commercial litigation is preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Active bar admission in good standing or ability to waive in is necessary.
• Strong litigation foundation with experience in research, writing, and discovery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of case management.
• Draft legal motions and conduct thorough legal research.
• Attend depositions and appear in court.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Legal research

Drafting legal motions

Managing deadlines

Attention to detail

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active bar admission

Job description

Cohen & Frey P.C. is a nationally recognized firm specializing in litigation and consulting, with substantial expertise in transportation-related matters. The firm has extensive experience in maritime property damage recovery, including eliminating maritime limitations of liability and pursuing bad faith insurance claims related to infrastructure damages. With decades of experience, Cohen & Frey is known for maximizing recovery for large-loss cases, effectively building liability and damages cases, and taking matters to trial when necessary. The firm handles a broad range of complex litigation areas, such as fire incidents, construction defects, environmental contamination, maritime collisions, and product liability, among others.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Litigation Associate based in Ardmore, PA, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Litigation Associate will oversee all aspects of case management, including drafting legal motions, conducting thorough legal research, attending depositions, and appearing in court. The role involves close collaboration with clients, reviewing evidence, and building comprehensive liability and damages cases for trial. The ideal candidate will contribute to the firm’s mission of delivering exceptional results in transportation and complex litigation cases.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in good standing (or ability to waive in, if applicable)
• Strong litigation foundation with experience in research, writing, and discovery
• Excellent legal writing skills with the ability to draft clear, persuasive motions
• Experience handling commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, and complex civil claims
• Comfort managing deadlines and juggling multiple matters
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and attention to detail
• Experience with transportation, trucking, freight, logistics, or insurance defense matters
• Deposition experience, either taking or defending
• Trial or arbitration exposureFamiliarity with commercial litigation or complex civil matters