Associate - Employment

About the role

Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an experienced attorney to join the Labor and Employment group in our Philadelphia Office. This candidate will be responsible for handling a wide range of labor and employment matters as well as some general litigation defense matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of labor and employment matters
• Defend labor and employment claims
• Defend liability claims and handle insurance defense and/or complex litigation
• Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations/trials

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• A minimum of two years of experience, preferably defending labor and employment claims
• Experience, preferably defending liability claims and handling insurance defense and/or complex litigation
• Experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, taking depositions, and participating in arbitrations/trials
• Excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills
• Be an active member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars

Qualifications

• Passionate about labor and employment law
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills
• Effective organizational and analytical abilities
• Proven ability to manage complex litigation
• Strong client service orientation

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonuses
• Generous benefits package including 401(k)
• Excellent benefits package including medical
• Friendly office environment

Pay

Competitive salaries and bonuses

Schedule

Full-time

Contact Information

To apply: Please submit an application at the link. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, or until the position is filled.