3+ years of experience in general liability defense litigation, with medical malpractice experience preferred.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active and in good standing PA bar license required.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
Responsibilities
Analyze complex legal issues and conduct legal research.
Draft legal documents, including pleadings and written discovery.
Take depositions and participate in arbitrations and trials.
Communicate effectively with clients, the court, and opposing counsel.
Travel for court and client meetings as needed.
Work on-site in the Scranton, PA office.
Benefits
Friendly office environment.
Competitive salaries and bonuses.
Generous benefits package including 401K and medical.
Full Job Description
Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney or Partner to join the General Liability/Medical Malpractice group in our Scranton, PA office. The individual will be responsible for handling a wide range of general liability, defense litigation matters.
Responsibilities:
Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct well-reasoned legal research.
Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel while adhering to all deadlines.
Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
Ability to work on-site in Scranton, PA office.
Requirements:
8+ years of experience, preferably in general liability defense litigation. Medical malpractice experience a plus.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
PA active and good standing bar license, required.
