Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Location: Doylestown, PA 18901
Salary/Payrate: $120K - $175K, quarterly bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid
Term: Permanent / Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required: Yes
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1000 should the person you refer gets hired
JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-BN1
Our client is a mid-sized litigation firm, seeks an Attorney with 3-8 years of experience for our new practice group in Bucks County, Pennsylvania! The applicant should be admitted to practice in PA. A driver’s license is required. The firm provides extensive training to its new associates. Under the supervision of a partner, the associate will be handling a variety of cases, including insurance defense. If you possess a strong work ethic and want to work in our northeast defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you!
Job Requirements:
- This position requires a PA bar license in good standing.
- A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
- 3-8 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General liability, Labor and employment, property and causality or any insurance defense litigation.
- Previous experience should include working on up to 20+ cases at once, attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearance in court, motion and discovery drafting; mediation and trial experience a plus but not required
- Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
- Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
- Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
- Temperament: Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
- Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers
Job Responsibilities:
- Must be willing and able to bill
- Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
- Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
- Prepare for and attend depositions
- Assist with preparation for mediations and trials