About this position
Pay: $95,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing litigation team handling a strong mix of general liability defense and workers' compensation matters.
- Build hands-on litigation experience through pleadings, discovery, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and client contact.
- Work directly with attorneys who value collaboration, professional growth, and strong client service.
- Enjoy a hybrid schedule based out of the New Castle, DE office.
- Be part of a well-established multi-office firm offering competitive compensation, bonuses, 401(k), medical benefits, and a supportive team environment.
Location: This is a hybrid position based out of the New Castle, DE office, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and flexible work.
Note: Candidates must have an active Delaware bar license in good standing and 2+ years of litigation experience. General liability defense litigation or workers' compensation experience is strongly preferred.
About Us
We are a growing defense litigation firm with a collaborative culture, strong client relationships, and a commitment to attorney development. Our team handles a wide range of litigation matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to build meaningful courtroom, deposition, arbitration, and trial experience. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers' compensation matters.
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
- Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents.
- Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines.
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
- Participate in arbitrations, hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
- Manage deadlines, case strategy, and client expectations in an organized and professional manner.
- Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation events.
- Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of litigation experience required.
- General liability defense litigation and/or workers' compensation experience preferred.
- Active Delaware bar license in good standing required.
- J.D. from an accredited law school required.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
- Ability to manage deadlines, communicate with clients, and work independently and collaboratively.
- Deposition, arbitration, trial, or court appearance experience is a plus.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Hybrid schedule with flexibility and a strong local office platform.
- Opportunity to work on both general liability and workers' compensation matters.
- Hands-on litigation experience with depositions, arbitrations, trials, and client contact.
- Collaborative attorneys, friendly office environment, and strong professional support.
- Competitive compensation, bonus potential, 401(k), medical benefits, and generous overall benefits.
- Growth opportunity within a respected multi-office defense litigation firm.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Location and commute
New Castle, DE .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3200141130.