Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Delaware-barred associate to join its office in Wilmington, DE. This full-time, hybrid position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney to gain hands-on experience in diverse fields of litigation. The role involves counseling clients on a variety of challenging legal issues within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Duties

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft discovery requests, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses and prepare litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate with clients to provide legal analysis and status reports.

Requirements

• Must be barred in Delaware.
• Experience in medical malpractice, professional liability, and/or employment litigation preferred.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Lexis software.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Delaware Bar admission required.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental, vision, and health insurance.
• Flexible schedule and spending account.
• Life insurance and paid time off.
• Employee assistance and referral program.

Founded over two decades ago, this law firm specializes in defense litigation. Their areas of practice include transportation, premises liability, toxic tort, construction accident, employment law, bankruptcy, environmental, coverage, and appellate. Their offices are located in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City, Pittsburgh, Delaware, and Maryland.