Associate Attorney General Liability & Workers' Compensation Defense

Pay: $95000.00 - $145000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing litigation team handling a strong mix of general liability defense and workers compensation matters.
• Build hands-on litigation experience through pleadings discovery depositions arbitrations trials and client contact.
• Work directly with attorneys who value collaboration professional growth and strong client service.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule based out of the New Castle DE office.
• Be part of a well-established multi-office firm offering competitive compensation bonuses 401(k) medical benefits and a supportive team environment.

Location: This is a hybrid position based out of the New Castle DE office offering a mix of in-office collaboration and flexible work.

Note: Candidates must have an active Delaware bar license in good standing and 2 years of litigation experience. General liability defense litigation or workers compensation experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a growing defense litigation firm with a collaborative culture strong client relationships and a commitment to attorney development. Our team handles a wide range of litigation matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to build meaningful courtroom deposition arbitration and trial experience. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers compensation matters.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned pleadings motions discovery responses reports and other litigation documents.
• Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions of parties witnesses and experts.
• Participate in arbitrations hearings mediations and trials.
• Communicate with clients courts witnesses opposing counsel and co-counsel.
• Manage deadlines case strategy and client expectations in an organized and professional manner.
• Travel as needed for court appearances depositions client meetings and other litigation events.
• Work collaboratively with partners associates and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of litigation experience required.
• General liability defense litigation and/or workers compensation experience preferred.
• Active Delaware bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Strong legal research writing analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
• Ability to manage deadlines communicate with clients and work independently and collaboratively.
• Deposition arbitration trial or court appearance experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and a strong local office platform.
• Opportunity to work on both general liability and workers compensation matters.
• Hands-on litigation experience with depositions arbitrations trials and client contact.
• Collaborative attorneys friendly office environment and strong professional support.
• Competitive compensation bonus potential 401(k) medical benefits and generous overall benefits.
• Growth opportunity within a respected multi-office defense litigation firm.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: DE bar license 2 yrs of litigation exp

• Nice to haves: Preferred general liability defense experience workers compensation experience insurance defense experience deposition experience arbitration experience and courtroom experience.

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

• Salary Bands:

  • 2 to 3 years litigation experience: $95000 to $110000

  • 3 to 4 years GL defense or workers comp experience: $110000 to $125000

  • 4 to 5 years strong defense litigation experience: $125000 to $140000

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Defense litigation firm seeking a DE-licensed Associate Attorney for a hybrid GL defense and workers comp role in New Castle. Role handles pleadings discovery depositions arbitrations trials client communication and court appearances. Must have 2 years litigation experience; GL defense and/or workers comp preferred.

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