Associate Attorney
4 months ago
Join the dynamic and growing Radnor, PA office of Littleton Joyce Ughetta & Kelly LLP, a thirty-lawyer law firm with offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Boston and California servicing a national and diverse complex litigation practice We are seeking an enthusiastic associate who wants to advance, become a well-rounded trial lawyer in a collegial law firm, and take advantage of the incredible opportunities our firm offers. EOE
Responsibilities:
· Handle smaller cases from Day One
· Work directly with lead trial counsel on catastrophic cases
· Mentor with senior partners who want you to advance and succeed in the practice and business of law
· Attend court, including trials, arbitrations, hearings, status conferences and settlement conferences
· Conduct/defend depositions and participate in site inspections
· Perform legal research and draft briefs and motions
· Handle pleadings, discovery responses, contracts, medical records, expert reports, expert deposition testimony analysis
· Draft client status reports, conduct investigations and communicate with clients
· Identify risk transfer opportunities and take necessary steps to secure successful tender
Qualifications:
· 1-4 years prior experience in a civil defense litigation practice (product liability or personal injury a plus but not required)
· Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar with active license (New Jersey admission a plus)
· Capacity to work from our Radnor, PA office
· Ability to manage a Pennsylvania civil defense litigation file from start to finish
· Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania civil practice
· Excellent research, writing and organizational skills