Litigation Attorney - Professional Liability

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with over two years of litigation experience to join its office in Wilmington, Delaware. The ideal candidate will have experience in general commercial and professional liability litigation, including healthcare, specialty care, and senior living litigation, as well as human trafficking, sexual abuse, mass torts, and class actions.

Duties

• Defend licensed professionals and institutions, including nursing homes and treatment centers.
• Represent insurance agents, brokers, lawyers, architects, and engineers.
• Handle cases involving professional sports teams and organizations.
• Defend entities in the hospitality industry, such as hotels and motels.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of professional litigation experience.
• Experience in commercial and professional liability litigation.
• Familiarity with mass torts and class actions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Delaware State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility.
• Formal mentorship, training, and development programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with employer contribution, health insurance, and paid parental leave.

With 15 offices concentrated on the two coasts, plus Chicago and Detroit, this firm has national reach and a rising stature. The firm prides itself on offering individual, corporate, and non-profit clients direct and efficient advice, and on charting a course which secures the best long-term outcome. If you are looking to practice litigation, employment, intellectual property, or corporate law at a firm that is just the right size, this could be an ideal match for you.