Litigation Associate - Blue Bell, PA

NACBA; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

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. This role requires JD from an accredited school and PA bar admission, and offers a path to

Qualifications

• JD required and PA bar admission.
• Superior academic record and excellent writing skills required.
• Large law firm experience preferred.
• Experience drafting pleadings, drafting and following up on discovery, developing and contributing to strategy.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of complex commercial disputes, labor and employment matters, government investigations and criminal prosecutions.
• Draft pleadings and follow up on discovery; develop and contribute to strategy.
• Handle Multi-District Litigation matters and class actions; manage complex commercial cases.
• Clerkship or trial experience is a plus; work independently and as part of a litigation team.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Independent work

Litigation teamwork

Case management

Discovery drafting

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in PA

Job 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

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].