Litigation Attorney
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80606 - 97123
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Highlights
Two telework days per week are available after a training period.
13 paid holidays 12 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days per year.
Comprehensive low-cost medical dental vision and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st day of employment.
Salary increases student loan forgiveness plans employee assistance programs and State retirement plans.
Job Duties
Independently drafts responses to lawsuits such as motions to dismiss answers and affirmative defenses motions for summary judgment preliminary objections motions to quash and memoranda of law.
Provides legal advice to clients on a wide range of issues including employment matters to proactively prevent litigation.
Conducts legal research using both electronic databases and traditional research tools.
Independently develops and implements theory of case; interviews clients and witnesses and advises litigation clients.
Presents and argues motions in both state and federal courts.
Responds to complaints before federal and state agencies (i.e. EEOC DOJ Court of Claims Unemployment Compensation) by investigating claims and compiling documentation.
Responds to subpoenas for documents or testimony and files motions to quash when appropriate.
Propounds and responds to discovery requests.
Drafts briefs for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and state appellate courts and presents oral arguments as needed.
Negotiates and finalizes settlements and participates in mediations to achieve favorable outcomes.
Prepares witnesses for trial in both state and federal courts; files pretrial memoranda conducts voir dire and prepares proposed jury instructions findings of fact and conclusions of law motions in limine memoranda of law and all documents necessary for trial.
Conducts trials and handles post-trial motions and appeals as necessary.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an ABA-approved law school.
Admission to and continual good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania PLUS
Three years of progressively responsible legal experience including substantial work in highly responsible and complex professional legal matters.
Additional Requirements/Preferences
Litigation experience in the federal courts preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Salary information
Starting Annual Salary
$80606 - $97123
Applicants requiring accommodation for any part of the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources at or
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
