Associate - Philadelphia

Job Description

Job Description

Weber Gallagher is seeking a highly-skilled and experienced attorney to join our firm as an associate in the civil defense litigation group in our Philadelphia office, working on a broad range of general liability litigation matters including casualty litigation experience (personal injury, motor vehicle, etc.) in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and possibly Delaware.  

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Oversee and contribute towards case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff, and provide mentorship to junior attorneys.
• Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
• Build and foster strong client relationships.
• Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Philadelphia office.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience, preferably in casualty litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• PA and NJ bar license, active and in good standing, required; DE bar license also a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Have experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, leading depositions and handling mediations.
• Have experience with arbitrations and/or second-chair trial experience.
• Have experience in premises liability, general liability, product liability, personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and insurance defense.
• Have excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 150 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical. 

To apply: Please complete an application on our Careers page by clicking on the link to apply.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.