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Litigation Associate
- Robert Half Legal (Philadelphia, PA)
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Description
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Associate to join our client's legal team in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse legal matters, including construction defect cases, real estate disputes, and complex civil litigation. The ideal candidate will bring strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills, as well as a passion for delivering strategic counsel to clients.
Responsibilities:
• Represent clients in various litigation matters, including construction defects, real estate disputes, and breach of contract cases.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs to support case strategies.
• Manage discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and coordinating depositions.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, including community associations and property managers, on legal and regulatory matters.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings, including trial advocacy and appellate work.
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and other professionals to strengthen case arguments and present evidence.
• Oversee case management tasks, including maintaining deadlines, calendaring key dates, and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
• Stay informed on developments in construction law, real estate law, and litigation practices to provide cutting-edge legal counsel.
• Foster strong client relationships by delivering clear communication and strategic legal advice.
Requirements • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Pennsylvania State Bar with a license to practice law.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation, preferably involving construction or real estate matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with courtroom advocacy, including trial preparation and motion practice.
• Familiarity with legal technology tools, such as case management systems and research databases like Westlaw or Lexis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interaction and team collaboration.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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