Associate Attorney – Defense Litigation (NJ/PA Licensed)

Associate Attorney – Defense Litigation (NJ/PA Licensed)

Location: Chesterbrook, PA (Hybrid – 1 day/week in office)

About the Opportunity

A well-established defense litigation firm is seeking two Associate Attorneys to join its Chesterbrook, PA office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative team on complex, high-exposure cases for a firm that is nationally recognized for its trial success.

Key Details

• Experience: 3–7 years of litigation experience (defense preferred)
• Bar Admission: NJ and PA required; NY admission is a strong plus
• Schedule: Hybrid – minimum one day per week in office
• Practice Areas: Defense litigation across multiple industries

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategies
• Represent clients in court hearings and trials
• Must have experience taking depositions, drafting and arguing motions
• Ideally someone who has experience participating in a trial and arbitration
• Ideally experience billing time and reporting time, reporting directly to clients

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 16 PTO days + 11 court holidays
• Year-end 401(k) contribution by firm
• Health & dental coverage after 30 days
• Holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s