Description:

A National Litigation Law Firm, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle toxic tort (asbestos) and general litigation matters in PA and WV. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of an assigned case load while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote and intermittent in-office attendance.

We seek candidates with:

Current, active license to practice law in Pennsylvania and West Virginia desired.
Minimum of 1 year experience in civil litigation including experience in drafting pleadings, written discovery; motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers; and other facets of the litigation process;
Prior toxic tort or gen. lit. experience;
Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce top quality work;
A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments;
Experience handling mediations/arbitrations desirable.