Remote Litigation Attorney

Robert Hadley Associates; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Robert Hadley Associates, a top regional law firm, seeks an Associate for its Commercial Transportation Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 3-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in the commercial transportation/trucking sector, and is admitted to the PA Bar (NY Bar a plus).

Remote work from anywhere in Pennsylvania is supported, with opportunities to work closely with senior attorneys on complex third-party liability matters.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial transportation/trucking.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active PA bar license in good standing; NY Bar a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and prepare trial briefs; oversee discovery and expert witnesses.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, hearings and trials.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with regular case updates.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client relations

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Top regional law firm has an immediate opening for an Associate for their Commercial Transportation Practice Group. Ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in the commercial transportation/trucking industry. The candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Pennsylvania. The Associate will work closely with our senior attorneys, gaining hands‑on experience in determining third‑party responsibility for various matters including commercial trucking and transportation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great firm with excellent benefits and compensation. Candidate must be admitted in good standing to the PA Bar; NY Bar a plus.

Responsibilities:

Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.

Conduct case evaluations, develop litigation strategy, and advise clients on risk assessment and potential exposure.

Draft and argue dispositive motions, prepare trial briefs, oversee discovery, including expert witness preparation.

Support the preparation and filing of lawsuits to recover funds from responsible third parties.

Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.

Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, hearings and trials.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.

Collaborate with adjusters, recovery specialists, and outside counsel to pursue recoveries efficiently.

Stay current on changes in the law.

Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.

Requirements:

3-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in the commercial transportation/trucking industry.

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Active and good standing PA bar license; required; NY Bar license a plus.

Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.