Litigation Associate

Synectics Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Bonuses based on contributions & perf.

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with 3–7 years of applicable complex commercial litigation experience.

The role includes active caseload management, robust motion practice, court appearances, eDiscovery production and review, and handling depositions. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer with bonuses based on individual contributions and performance (such as collections and client origination);

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• 3–7 years of experience in handling complex commercial litigation matters.
• Active caseload management with motion practice and court appearances.
• Experience with discovery, including electronic discovery and depositions.
• Experience handling pleadings, dispositive motions, and trial work.
• NAMWOLF membership and commitment to diverse workforce are noted.

Responsibilities

• Managing cases from beginning to end.
• Client intake and management.
• Litigation avoidance counseling where applicable.
• Developing case strategy.
• Court appearances, including oral argument and evidentiary hearings.
• Preparing pleadings.
• Handling all aspects of discovery and eDiscovery.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing and arguing motions, including dispositive motions.
• Trying cases as first or second chair.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Court appearances

Deposition management

Evidence review

Education

Doctor of Law

Job description

About The Job

We are seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with 3-7 years of applicable commercial litigation experience. Successful applicants must be driven and know how to deliver successful results for clients. Successful applicants must be prepared to assume an active caseload, which includes robust motion practice, court appearances, production and review of electronically stored information, and the handling of depositions. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce. Compensation commensurate with qualifications. We offer bonuses based on individual contributions and performance (such as collections and client origination), as well as a discretionary bonus.

Associate Would Be Responsible For The Following

• Managing cases from beginning to end
• Client intake and management
• Litigation avoidance counseling where applicable
• Developing case strategy
• Court appearances, including oral argument and evidentiary hearings
• Preparing pleadings
• Handling all aspects of discovery, including all components of electronic discovery (production of documents and review of documents received), as well as taking and defending depositions
• Preparing and arguing motions, including case dispositive motions
• Trying cases as either first or second chair

Requirements

Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with 3-7 years of experience in handling complex commercial litigation matters.

With offices in Center City Philadelphia and Marlton, New Jersey,We offer counseling and representation for a wide range of practice areas, including Business Litigation, Class Actions, Antitrust Litigation, RICO Litigation, Unfair Competition Litigation, and Whistleblower Actions. As a law firm member of NAMWOLF, the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms, We are recognized as a leader in law firm diversity efforts.

Requirements Added By The Job Poster

• Doctor of Law
• 3+ years of work experience with Business Litigation