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Associate - General Liability & Workers' Comp., New Castle

Plug Legal

Job Description

Job Description

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier litigation team in Delaware. We are seeking a high-caliber Associate Attorney (2-5 years) to join a thriving and growing regional powerhouse renowned for blending sophisticated legal strategy with a friendly, collegial culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers' compensation matters within a firm celebrated for its legal excellence and expansive reach across 13 locations.

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About the Role

As an Associate in our New Castle office, you will serve as a core member of both our General Liability and Workers' Compensation practice groups. You will navigate complex legal and factual defense strategies for a diverse roster of clients. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses sharp critical reasoning, and is ready to integrate into a robust practice that values professional development, mentorship, and seamless team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Comprehensive Case Management: Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct well-reasoned legal research, and manage general liability defense and workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution.
  • Litigation & Trial Advocacy: Draft high-level pleadings, motions, and written discovery, while actively taking depositions and participating in arbitrations and trials.
  • Proactive Communication: Partner closely with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel, ensuring absolute clarity and adherence to all legal deadlines.
  • Mobile Advocacy: Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, and client meetings across the region.
  • Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient, high-quality legal services as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of over 130 legal professionals, upholding the highest standards of client service.
Requirements
  • Experience: 2-5 years of dedicated litigation experience, with a primary focus or demonstrated interest in general liability defense litigation and/or workers' compensation.
  • Academic Background: JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and exceptional analytical skills.
  • Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the Delaware State Bar.
  • Skills: Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities, paired with excellent communication skills and an extreme attention to detail.
Why This Opportunity?
  • Regional Prestige: Join a highly respected, growing firm supported by strong leadership, talented mentors, and a deeply collaborative culture across 13 strategic locations.
  • Professional Growth: This position is situated in an environment that actively encourages career advancement, business development, and the cultivation of specialized litigation expertise.
  • Dynamic Culture: Enjoy a truly friendly office environment that balances sophisticated, high-stakes legal work with a supportive and inclusive team dynamic.
  • Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a highly competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and a robust benefits suite (medical coverage, 401k, and more).
Location / Working Model
  • Location: New Castle, DE.
  • Working Model: Our firm values the synergy of in-person collaboration and mentorship. This role operates in a flexible hybrid capacity out of our New Castle office, fully integrated into a modern professional environment.
Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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