Senior Attorney: Complex Negotiations & Litigation

Weltman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weltman in Philadelphia seeks a licensed attorney with a J.D. and 4+ years of experience to resolve client issues through negotiation and litigation, handling a range of assignments with increasing complexity.

The candidate will maintain ethics, promote professionalism, and contribute to the firm’s success while delivering excellent client service. The role requires strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills, experience with consumer protection statutes, and the ability to interpret

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, precedents, and regulations, including consumer protection statutes; familiarity with electronic legal research tools; ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop effective working relationships.
• Must hold a current, valid license to practice law in the state.

Responsibilities

• Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned.
• Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review.
• Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.
• Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules.
• Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.
• Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of case, arrange legal settlements and resolves routine and some complex issues.

Skills

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Client relations

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)

Bar license (PA)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Weltman in Philadelphia seeks a licensed attorney with a J.D. and 4+ years of experience to resolve client issues through negotiation and litigation, handling a range of assignments with increasing complexity.

The candidate will maintain ethics, promote professionalism, and contribute to the firm’s success while delivering excellent client service. The role requires strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills, experience with consumer protection statutes, and the ability to interpret