Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Senior Associate Attorney to join its litigation practice in Wilmington, Delaware. The successful candidate will work closely with litigation teams to manage cases in both federal and state courts, focusing on mass tort litigation, product liability, commercial litigation, and general liability.

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 and expert witnesses.
• Prepare case updates and handle client communications as requested.
• Collaborate with paralegals to ensure efficient case management.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Delaware; bar admission in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland is a plus.
• 5-10 years of litigation experience; some toxic tort experience preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter with exceptional work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to manage caseload proactively from start to finish.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to client development.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Delaware.

Skills

• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Not specified in the source.

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.