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Associate Attorney - Full-time
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Required Qualifications:
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J.D. and admission to the bar of the state in which you are seeking a position (admission in other states, such as NJ, DE, and WV is a plus).
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Should be in NJ and PA with hands-on Litigation experience in insurance defense.
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Minimum 1 year of experience in insurance defense or related setting.
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Litigation experience required (e.g., taking and defending depositions, preparation, and filing of discovery and related motions, oral argument experience, etc.).
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Strong writing skills.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Excellent work ethic.
Job Description
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Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
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Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions (expert/fact/de bene esse), motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
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Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims personnel on legal and factual issues.
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Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
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Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
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Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
Benefits:
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Outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment
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Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement
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Competitive compensation and benefits