PA/NJ Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

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PA/NJ Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Are you interested in joining an established bi-coastal law firm that values diversity and inclusion and hands on experience? Latitude is looking for a Philadelphia, PA area based civil litigation attorney with 6-8 years of litigation experience. Commercial transportation, premises liability and/or product liability experience are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities of the Civil Litigation Defense 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
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing to clients and colleagues
Prepare for and attend arbitrations and trial

Requirements for the Civil Litigation Defense Attorney:

6-8 years of litigation experience at a defense law firm
Licensed to practice law in PA and NJ and in good standing; NY license a plus but not required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Highly motivated and ability to thrive in a client-service-driven law firm setting
Outstanding references

Position Details of the Civil Litigation Defense Attorney:

Type of role: Engagement, Engagement to Permanent, or Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Philadelphia area (hybrid)
Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience

Confidentiality
Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude’s client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve.

Permanent Positions
Great 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.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

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