Litigation Attorney

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions; Delaware; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexitas client, a prominent national plaintiff’s law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This growth opportunity suits attorneys devoted to strong client advocacy and a busy trial-oriented practice.

The position is on-site in Delaware with competitive compensation starting at 100k+ depending on experience. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in personal injury practice on either side, strong writing and research skills, and experience preparing for

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills required.
• Experience in trial preparation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Deposition experience

Pleadings & motions drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a prominent national plaintiff’s law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent growth opportunity for an attorney interested in being part of a busy trial-oriented firm devoted to strong client advocacy.

The firm offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, starting at 100k+ and up depending on experience. This position is on-site in Delaware.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of litigation matters from filing through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to drive case development

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in a personal injury practice on either the plaintiff or defense side. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong writing and research skills. Experience preparing for and participating in trials is strongly preferred.

Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.