A Litigation Lawyer, also known as a litigator or trial lawyer, represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal processes.
Latitude is seeking a PA/NJ licensed attorney with 10+ years of personal injury defense litigation experience for a full-time permanent position with a national boutique law firm. The attorney will be responsible for handling defense litigation cases on a day-to-day basis. This includes conducting legal research, drafting and filing motions, representing clients in court hearings and trials, and taking depositions. Responsibilities of the
Defense Litigation Attorney:
Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence Handle all aspects of discovery, including taking fact and expert witness depositions Prepare for and attend arbitrations and trial Efficiently and competently research legal issues Communicate clearly both orally and in writing to clients and colleagues Requirements for the
Defense Litigation Attorney:
10+ years of litigation experience at a defense law firm Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey J.D. from an accredited law school Strong knowledge and experience in law, including defense litigation Proficiency in drafting and filing motions Experience in representing clients in courts, including trial experience Ability to conduct depositions Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple cases Highly motivated and ability to thrive in a client-service-driven law firm setting Outstanding references Position Details of the
Defense Litigation Attorney:
Type of Role:
Permanent Schedule:
Full-Time Location:
Hybrid (Greater Philadelphia area)
Compensation:
Pay:
The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $225,000 or more. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. This position is also eligible for bonuses and equity compensation.
Benefits:
In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies. Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
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Peer-Level Contract Attorneys . Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client's corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office. Permanent Positions Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
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