Jr. to Midlevel Litigation Associate(s)

Eckert Seamans

Location
Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Description
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, a full-service national law firm, seeks Litigation Associate(s) for its Philadelphia, PA office. Candidates should have at least two (2) to five (5) years of commercial litigation experience in various federal and state litigation matters and experience in all facets of litigation, including drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, handling complex discovery (written discovery, document productions, subpoenas, depositions, protective/confidentiality orders, etc.), and preparing cases for trial. The attorney(s) hired will work directly with partners and other associates on various litigation and business dispute resolution matters, including contracts, professional liability, premises liability, professional negligence, breach of contract, business torts, financial services, and fraud. Additional experience in representing and advising nonprofits in governance matters and counseling for-profit and nonprofit organizations addressing corporate responsibility is a plus. Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of litigation experience Strong writing and analytical skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting skills Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills Ideal applicants are licensed in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and/or New Jersey Benefits Generous PTO and holiday schedule Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Hybrid work schedule Commuter Benefits Paid parental leave 401k plan Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status. Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.
Posted
Updated
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Commercial
Experience
2 to 5 years
Employer Type
Law Firm