Associate Attorney

Stark & Stark has a full-time onsite opening for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney in our Newtown, PA office. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal research and writing skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and be self-directed and detail oriented. Candidates must be able to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging but collegial environment. Stark & Stark's Newtown, PA office is open to considering applications from experienced personal injury lawyers with exceptional credentials and a genuine passion for the law. Responsibilities: The position will support personal injury concerns with a focus on catastrophic injury cases. Must have experience handling a high-volume caseload in a fast paced, results oriented environment with limited oversight. The Attorney will work directly with clients handling depositions, drafting, and responding to pleadings and discovery. As well as writing and researching legal issues for briefs, pleadings, ascertaining experts, reviewing medical records and discovery. Must be able to effectively evaluate and analyze the merits of a personal injury claim. Expertly provide guidance and counsel to clients through effective communication. Must have experience in and be able to effectively negotiate, settle, litigate, and try cases Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury litigation experience. Strong analytical, drafting, writing, research, and negotiation skills. Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work in a deadline driven practice is required. Must have demonstrated the ability to work independently, as part of a team and the interpersonal skills to interact directly with clients. Experience working with The Court of Common Pleas- Clerkship with the following counties – Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia. Must be licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania. traditional major medical and hospitalization coverage a prescription plan a dental plan a vision plan life insurance accidental death and dismemberment coverage a profit sharing a 401(k) plan paid vacation paid holidays Equal Opportunity Employer Stark & Stark’s policy is to make employment decisions based on merit, ability, and competence. Except where required by law, employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or staff member’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic provided by law. Qualified minorities, females, veterans, and attorneys with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is also our policy to provide a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age-related, or ethnic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stark & Stark