Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its team in Scranton, PA. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage a diverse range of litigation matters from inception through resolution, collaborating with a dedicated team of attorneys and support staff.

Duties

• Manage all phases of litigation, including case assessment, strategy development, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands/responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and attend court conferences and hearings.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues to provide clients with practical advice.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and colleagues.
• Assist with high-stakes matters while independently managing assigned cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania bar admission in good standing.
• 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Professional presence, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, or trials.
• Familiarity with e-discovery tools and litigation management software.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active Pennsylvania bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Professional presence, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Founded at the beginning of the twentieth century, this reputed law firm has offices in New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania and is comprised of a sizable group of veteran attorneys. Some of its main areas of practice are banking-financial services, corporate-securities, disability benefits, environmental law, health law, labor & employment, oil & gas law, and taxation.