Associate Attorney - Civil Rights and Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with over five years of experience in civil rights and employment law for its Philadelphia, PA office. The role involves working within a collaborative team environment, focusing on professional liability defense, including civil rights, public entity, and employment matters.

Duties

• Collaborate with a litigation group to support case development.
• Engage in client interaction and contribute to practice growth.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Participate in team meetings and strategy sessions.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of legal experience in civil rights and employment law.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Interest in professional liability defense areas.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Multiple financial bonus opportunities throughout the year.
• Firm-funded lifestyle account.

This firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to its minority hiring practices and its utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.