Associate Attorney 3

Job Description

Job Description

Litchfield Cavo LLP

is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its associates with a supportive environment with opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. The salary range of $125k - $135k is commensurate with experience.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney Our

Cherry Hill, NJ

office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated associate attorney with at least three years of workers’ compensation defense experience and an eagerness to advance your skill set. Must be licensed to practice in

New Jersey

and

Pennsylvania

state and federal district courts. This is an exceptional opportunity to help grow with the cpansion of the workers' compensation department.

SKILLS and ABILITIES The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following: · proactively work independently and as part of a team; · demonstrate strong legal research, writing and analytical skills; · excellent communication skills; · strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills; · ability to move from case to case; · knowledge of workers' compensation procedures; and · proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Westlaw and navigating the internet.

RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include handling a caseload involving workers’ compensation claims. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner: · draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda; · draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions; · conduct legal research competently and with proficiency; · prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses; · review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence; · assist with and participate in trial preparation and court appearances; and, · interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.'