Associate - Philadelphia

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Oversee and contribute towards case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff, and provide mentorship to junior attorneys.
• Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
• Build and foster strong client relationships.
• Able to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
• Able to work a hybrid schedule from our Philadelphia office.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience, preferably in casualty litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• PA and NJ bar license, active and in good standing, required; DE bar license also a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, leading depositions and handling mediations.
• Experience with arbitrations and/or second-chair trial experience.
• Experience in premises liability, general liability, product liability, personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and insurance defense.
• Excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

Qualifications

• Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 150 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.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Writing and drafting legal documents.
• Managing and resolving litigation cases.
• Dealing with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Mentoring and collaborating with colleagues.

Pay

Competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule from our Philadelphia office.