Plaintiff's Civil Litigation Associate

Freundlich & Littman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freundlich & Littman in Philadelphia seeks a Plaintiff's Civil Litigation Associate to handle personal injury, employment, and complex disputes. You will draft pleadings, conduct research, manage discovery, and prepare for depositions, hearings, and mediations in a hybrid in-office/remote role.

You will interact with clients, develop case strategy with partners, coordinate with courts and opposing counsel, and manage multiple cases with strong judgment and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in civil litigation including personal injury, employment, insurance and commercial disputes.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, pleadings, and other court filings in state and/or federal courts.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis, applying case law to evolving fact patterns.
• Skill in taking and defending depositions, managing discovery, and preparing witnesses.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions and handle discovery.
• Conduct legal research and write memoranda.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Interact with clients and develop case strategy with partners.
• Coordinate with courts and opposing counsel to move cases forward.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines with sound professional judgment.

Skills

Plaintiff-side litigation

Legal research

Depositions

Drafting pleadings

Case strategy

Client communication

Discovery management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

PA bar admission or eligibility

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Role Description

The Plaintiff's Civil Litigation Associate will handle a range of plaintiff-side matters, including personal injury, bad-faith insurance, and other complex civil disputes. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, managing discovery, and preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and mediations. The associate will interact directly with clients, evaluate claims, develop case strategy with partners, and coordinate with courts and opposing counsel. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA, with a mix of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility to support collaboration, training, and court appearances.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in civil litigation law, including familiarity with personal injury, employment, insurance, and commercial disputes.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, pleadings, and other court filings in state and/or federal courts.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis, including use of major research platforms and application of case law to evolving fact patterns.
• Skill in taking and defending depositions, managing discovery, and preparing witnesses.
• Comfort working with courts, including scheduling, compliance with rules and procedures, and courtroom advocacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines, work collaboratively with a small team, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission (or eligibility for admission) to the Pennsylvania bar; admission in NJ or FL is a plus.
• Prior plaintiff-side litigation experience or demonstrated interest in representing individuals and small businesses is preferred.