Associate Attorney - Reading, United States - Career Development Advisors

Description

Our client, JohnsonDuffie, is seeking a dedicated and driven Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in practice areas that may include municipal law, estate planning and/or insurance defense.
This is a hybrid and/or fully remote role with great flexibility to be based from their Wyomissing of Lemoyne offices.
Compensation: 80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
Benefits include:

• 17 days PTO upon hire
• 9 paid holidays
• Multiple health, dental and vision plan choices
• Administrative support

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients, providing comprehensive legal services to our esteemed clients. The ideal candidate will possess a sharp legal acumen in estate planning, municipal law and/or insurance defense and litigation, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

As an Associate Attorney (working in a hybrid or remote arrangement) with JohnsonDuffie, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality legal representation and upholding our reputation for excellence in the legal community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to assigned cases.
• Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
• Assist in preparing for court appearances, depositions, and mediations.
• Advise and represent clients in courts, before government agencies, or in private legal matters.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in the case.
• Review and manage client files, updating with correspondence and relevant materials.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and legal precedents pertinent to the firm's focus areas.
• Participate in continuing legal education (CLE) programs to stay current with the law.
• Support senior attorneys and partners with case management and trial preparation (in insurance defense practice).
• Ensure all legal practices are conducted ethically and in compliance with the law.
• Collaborate with other legal staff to ensure smooth operation of all firm activities.
• Review and sign legal documents as authorized by senior attorneys or partners.
• Assist in the development of legal strategies for clients' cases.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the PA bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-graduate legal experience preferred
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Proficiency in drafting motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Ability to work on several cases simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills
• Experience with depositions, hearings, and trials preferred (for insurance defense work)
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as LexisNexis or Westlaw
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet critical deadlines
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing legal education
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of specific areas of law may be required, depending on the firm's focus (e.g., municipal law, estate planning, insurance defense- auto, trucking, general premises, etc.)
• Able and willing to travel to various counties as needed for depositions/court appearances for insurance defense work