Non- Equity Partner - Philadelphia
hace 27 días
Philadelphia
Job Description Weber Gallagher is seeking a highly-skilled and experienced attorney to join our firm as a Partner in the civil defense litigation group in our Philadelphia office, working on a broad range of general liability litigation matters including casualty litigation experience (personal injury, motor vehicle, etc.) in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and possibly Delaware. Responsibilities: • Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution., • Oversee and contribute towards case strategy., • Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials., • Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses., • Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies., • Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel., • Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes., • Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff, and provide mentorship to junior attorneys., • Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements., • Build and foster strong client relationships., • Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc., • Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Philadelphia office. Requirements: • 9+ years of experience, preferably in casualty litigation., • J.D. from an accredited law school., • PA and NJ bar license, active and in good standing, required; DE bar license also a plus., • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills., • Have experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, leading depositions and handling mediations., • Have experience with arbitrations and/or second-chair trial experience., • Have experience in premises liability, general liability, product liability, personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and insurance defense., • Have excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills., • Excellent communication skills., • Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations. 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 complete an application on our Careers page by clicking on the link to apply. 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.