Litigation Associate

Fox Rothschild LLP; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP in Montgomery County (Blue Bell), PA, seeks a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience representing clients in complex commercial disputes, labor and employment matters, and government investigations. A JD is required and candidates must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

The role involves drafting pleadings, pursuing discovery, shaping strategy, and handling intensive matters; clerkship or trial experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Strong academic record and excellent writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes.
• Draft pleadings and follow up on discovery; develop and contribute to strategy.
• Handle intensive Multi-District Litigation matters and class actions.
• Clerkship or trial experience is a plus.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Discovery

Strategy development

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Description:Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Montgomery County (Blue Bell), PA office for a Litigation Associate. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of litigation experience representing clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes, labor and employment matters, government investigations and criminal prosecutions. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications:Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Superior academic record and excellent writing skills required.
• Large law firm experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic litigation team
• Experience drafting pleadings, drafting and following up on discovery, developing and contributing to strategy.
• Handle intensive Multi-District Litigation matters and class actions, as well as the full range of complex commercial cases
• Clerkship or trial experience a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail] .