What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at Synectics Inc.?
We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-5 years of substantive civil litigation experience to manage a diverse caseload from case inception through trial. The ideal candidate will have experience handling personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and general liability, along with strong courtroom presence, deposition skills, and trial experience. This role requires an attorney who can independently manage cases, develop litigation strategies, and deliver exceptional client service.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse litigation docket involving personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and general liability matters from discovery through resolution.
- Independently conduct and defend depositions of clients, witnesses, and experts, and draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories and document production.
- Draft, file, and argue motions, including motions to compel, motions for summary judgment, and pretrial motions; represent clients at hearings.
- Prepare cases for trial by drafting pretrial memoranda, organizing exhibits, preparing witnesses, participating in jury selection, and handling opening statements, closing arguments, and witness examinations.
- Develop case strategies, communicate regularly with clients, negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel, and collaborate with senior attorneys to achieve favorable outcomes.
- 4-5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in plaintiff or defense personal injury.
- Proven experience independently taking and defending depositions.
- First-chair or active second-chair trial experience.
- Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent courtroom presence and witness examination abilities.
- Ability to independently manage cases and navigate complex legal and factual issues.
- Strong communication, organization, and client relationship management skills.