What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney – General Liability (entry-level) position at Weber Gallagher?
Entry-level Associate Attorney – General Liability – Philadelphia
Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney to join the General Liability group supporting our Philadelphia Office. The individual will be responsible for handling a wide range of general liability, defense litigation matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This position offers hybrid flexibility.
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.
- Flexibility to work remotely with a willingness to come into the Philadelphia office as needed.
Requirements
- 0-3 years of experience, litigation experience preferable.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- PA and NJ active bar licenses, required.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
- Clerkship experience, a plus.
Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 130 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 submit a resume and writing sample for consideration to: careers@wglaw.com. Please note the title of the position you are applying for in the Subject of the email. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, or until the position is filled.
Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.