Remote Associate Attorney — Commercial Transportation Litigation

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Bonuses

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby is seeking an Associate Attorney for our Commercial Transportation/Litigation practice. This remote-from-PA role allows you to work from anywhere with an office, collaborating with senior attorneys on determining third-party responsibility in trucking and transportation matters.

The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of litigation experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and PA/NJ bar admission (NY or CT a plus).

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar licenses PA and NJ required; NY or CT bar license a plus.
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and trial briefs; oversee discovery and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, hearings and trials.
• Prepare and file lawsuits to recover funds from responsible third parties.
• Provide regular updates to clients on case status and potential outcomes.
• Collaborate with adjusters and outside counsel to pursue recoveries efficiently.
• Stay current on changes in the law and travel for court or meetings as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby is seeking an Associate Attorney for our Commercial Transportation/Litigation practice. This remote-from-PA role allows you to work from anywhere with an office, collaborating with senior attorneys on determining third-party responsibility in trucking and transportation matters.

The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of litigation experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and PA/NJ bar admission (NY or CT a plus).