Associate Attorney

Join the dynamic and growing Radnor, PA office of Littleton Joyce Ughetta & Kelly LLP, a thirty-lawyer law firm with offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Boston and California servicing a national and diverse complex litigation practice! We are seeking an enthusiastic associate who wants to advance, become a well-rounded trial lawyer in a collegial law firm, and take advantage of the incredible opportunities our firm offers. EOE

Responsibilities:

· Handle smaller cases from Day One

· Work directly with lead trial counsel on catastrophic cases

· Mentor with senior partners who want you to advance and succeed in the practice and business of law

· Attend court, including trials, arbitrations, hearings, status conferences and settlement conferences

· Conduct/defend depositions and participate in site inspections

· Perform legal research and draft briefs and motions

· Handle pleadings, discovery responses, contracts, medical records, expert reports, expert deposition testimony analysis

· Draft client status reports, conduct investigations and communicate with clients

· Identify risk transfer opportunities and take necessary steps to secure successful tender

Qualifications:

· 1-4 years prior experience in a civil defense litigation practice (product liability or personal injury a plus but not required)

· Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar with active license (New Jersey admission a plus)

· Capacity to work from our Radnor, PA office

· Ability to manage a Pennsylvania civil defense litigation file from start to finish

· Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania civil practice

· Excellent research, writing and organizational skills