What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - General Liability & Workers’ Comp., New Castle position at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby?
Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney to join the General Liability and Workers’ Compensation groups in our New Castle, DE office. The individual will be responsible for handling a wide range of general liability, defense litigation matters and workers' compensation matters.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct well-reasoned legal research.
- Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
- Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel while adhering to all deadlines.
- Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
- Ability to work on-site in New Castle, DE in a hybrid capacity.
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of experience, preferably in general liability defense litigation and/or workers’ compensation.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- DE active and good standing bar license, required.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.
To apply: Please complete an application on our Careers page by clicking on the link to apply.
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