Attorney - Defense Litigator

Description:

Job Summary:
A Law Firm in Philadelphia, PA, a 30-attorney law firm representing business and commercial law clients in complex litigation and sophisticated transactional and corporate matters, is seeking an attorney with 7+ years of commercial litigation or insurance defense experience for a full-time position in its Center City Philadelphia location. Now in its 50th year of client service, our award-winning law firm is a community partner in the Philadelphia region with a dynamic team of entrepreneurial attorneys. Pennsylvania bar admission required; New Jersey and/or Florida bar admission a plus. In-office position with hybrid flexibility.
Qualifications:

• Experience handling all aspects of pre-trial caseload, including taking depositions, preparing and answering discovery, preparing/answering and arguing motions, preparing trial documents, and related work
• An established book of business with portable client base
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania state and federal court rules, court practices, and civil filing procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle a high volume of cases
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and complete simultaneous projects
• Ability to travel to Court appearances and other events in Pennsylvania and the region
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, and knowledge of iManage or similar document management system preferred)
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, professional staff, and peers

Key Competencies:

• Legal competence and pursuit of continued learning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy
• Information gathering, tracking, and monitoring skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Dogged and diligent
• Self-motivated
• Confidentiality

Education & Experience:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in defense litigation (primarily)
  

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