Senior Litigation Attorney

The job is a full-time role on site at client location. After six months the role may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule of 1 remote day for Pennsylvania residents. The job will often require 5 days per week on site.

The Senior Staff Attorney – Open Records/Litigation receives and responds to records requests received by client including but not limited to requests under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law and serves as client's Open Records Officer.

The Senior Staff Attorney also reviews and prepares litigation materials and various other documents, advises and represents the company in a variety of legal matters which may include but not be limited to open records, regulatory, litigation, collections, bankruptcy, labor, municipal, energy and other areas requiring legal counseling and/or assistance.

The Senior Attorney coordinates matters referred to outside law firms and handles matters that are more complex with greater potential liability or recovery than matters handled by the Staff Attorney. Assists manager in the development of staff by providing input to manager on reviews, determining suitability for special assignments, and identifying training needs.

Job Overview

As a Senior Litigation Attorney, you’ll lead litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution, combining sharp legal analysis with clear, practical counsel. You’ll manage cases, advise clients, and build persuasive strategies across general and commercial litigation and relevant practice areas.

Your impact

Thorough preparation and responsive client communication help clients make informed decisions and navigate legal proceedings with confidence.

Duties

• Develop case strategy, assess legal risks, and manage litigation matters, deadlines, and case files.
• Conduct legal research, including statutory and procedural law research using LexisNexis and Westlaw; draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for trial, take and defend court depositions, and deliver effective legal advocacy in hearings and court.
• Negotiate resolutions, communicate case developments to clients, and provide practical legal counsel.
• Handle matters involving personal injury, employment, or other relevant areas; exposure may include estate planning, environmental, immigration, landlord-tenant, family, securities, workers’ compensation, tribal, or patent law.

Experience

• Required: Attorney qualification and authorization to practice in the relevant jurisdiction, with litigation and law office experience.
• Demonstrated legal writing, drafting, research, case management, motion preparation, trial preparation, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Personal injury or employment law case experience is valuable; experience across additional listed practice areas is a plus.
• Legal administrative experience and familiarity with procedural requirements are useful.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in Philadelphia, PA or nearby ?
• Are you comfortable with the compelete job description ?

Work Location

In person