Associate Attorney 2

Job Description

Job Description

Our Philadelphia, PA office is growing and actively seeking a Litigation Attorney interested in growing his/her career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo seeks a highly-motivated Associate Attorney with at least five years’ experience in the defense of civil litigation. Broad experience in Insurance Defense is a plus, as is experience in personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, employment, banking and automobile cases. Must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey . Additional state admissions is a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of lawyers defending matters throughout the United States for various clients within a forward-thinking firm. The Philadelphia office offers a hybrid work environment.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

· practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and state of New Jersey  in state and federal courts;

· manage multiple case files successfully in a busy environment;

· demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;

· excellent written and verbal communication skills;

· strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;

· ability to move from case to case; and,

· knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a substantial caseload of litigation. 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 experts;

· review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report co