Associate Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate litigation attorney for its Wilmington, Delaware office. This hybrid role requires a civil litigator with exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills to manage a broad spectrum of civil cases.

Duties

• Manage cases proactively from start to finish in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Conduct comprehensive legal analysis and provide case evaluations and strategy recommendations.
• Take depositions of key fact witnesses, including plaintiffs.
• Prepare case updates and handle client communications as requested.
• Collaborate closely with paralegals to ensure efficient case management.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Ability and desire to manage caseload proactively from start to finish.
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-manage and work in a team environment.
• Strong research ability and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to continued client development.

Education

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Delaware.

Skills

• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Strong litigation skills.
• Ability to handle a broad spectrum of civil cases.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.

This large firm has ten offices across the country in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Texas, South Carolina, Louisiana, and New Jersey. The firm's several dozen attorneys practice in environmental property damage litigation, bad pharmaceuticals litigation, chemical exposure claims, medical device malfunction litigation, hazardous particle exposure claims, mass tort claims, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. The firm uses a high-tech software solution to keep clients informed and to support attorneys in their investigations and preparation.