Non- Equity Partner - Philadelphia

Weber Gallagher LLP

$150K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience in casualty litigation preferred.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school required.
  • Active PA and NJ bar license; DE bar license is a plus.
  • Proven track record in handling litigation matters, especially depositions and mediations.
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities.
  • Experience in premises, general, and product liability, personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, and construction law.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse caseload from start to finish.
  • Develop and oversee case strategies.
  • Draft legal documents and participate in trials and arbitrations.
  • Take and defend depositions of various witnesses.
  • Conduct thorough legal research to support cases.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and all stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior attorneys and work collaboratively with the team.
  • Maintain case management while adhering to budgets and billing.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Manage travel for court and client meetings as required.
  • Follow a hybrid work schedule from the office.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule available.
  • Opportunity for mentorship and collaboration with a skilled team.
  • Engagement in a broad spectrum of civil defense litigation.
  • Ample opportunities for courtroom appearances and depositions.
  • Strong emphasis on professional development and client relationship building.
Full Job Description
Weber Gallagher is seeking a highly-skilled and experienced attorney to join our firm as a Partner in the civil defense litigation group in our Philadelphia office, working on a broad range of general liability litigation matters including casualty litigation experience (personal injury, motor vehicle, etc.) in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and possibly Delaware.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
  • Oversee and contribute towards case strategy.
  • Draft pleadings, answer written discovery, take depositions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
  • Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
  • Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
  • Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
  • Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff, and provide mentorship to junior attorneys.
  • Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
  • Build and foster strong client relationships.
  • Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Philadelphia office.


Requirements:
  • 9+ years of experience, preferably in casualty litigation.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • PA and NJ bar license, active and in good standing, required; DE bar license also a plus.
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Have experience drafting pleadings, answering written discovery, leading depositions and handling mediations.
  • Have experience with arbitrations and/or second-chair trial experience.
  • Have experience in premises liability, general liability, product liability, personal injury, motor vehicle, property damage, construction and labor law, and insurance defense.
  • Have excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.


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