Posted 2mo ago

Entry-level Attorney – General Liability – Philadelphia Office  

@ Weber Gallagher
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Analyzing issues, Drafting pleadings, Communicating with clients
Requirements Summary:Entry-level associate attorney with 1-3 years defense litigation experience; J.D.; PA and NJ bar licenses; strong research/writing/communication skills.
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Entry-level Attorney – General Liability – Philadelphia Office 

  Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an entry-level Associate Attorney to join the General Liability group in our Philadelphia Office.  The individual will be responsible for handling a wide range of general liability, defense litigation matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

  Responsibilities:

  • Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct well-reasoned legal research.
  • Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
  • Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel while adhering to all deadlines.
  • Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
  • Flexibility to work remotely with a willingness to come into the Philadelphia office as needed.

Requirements:

  • 1-3 years of experience, preferably in defense litigation.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • PA and NJ active bar licenses, required.
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
  • Clerkship experience, a plus.

     

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 130 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 submit an application at the link. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, or until the position is filled.

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.