Litigation and Transactional Law Associate Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm in Norristown, PA, is seeking a motivated and experienced Litigation and Transactional Law Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal advice, represent clients in various legal proceedings, and handle transactional matters with proficiency and diligence.

Job Duties:

• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel clients in civil and business litigation matters.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Draft and file pleadings with Pennsylvania state and Federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Work independently and collaboratively with litigation practice group members to achieve successful case outcomes.
• Assist firm partners in litigation practice group matters.
• Serve as first or second chair in trials and provide trial preparation and assistance.
• Conduct proficient legal research and analysis.
• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel businesses and clients in transactional matters.
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and other documents.
• Negotiate with counterparties and advise on corporate governance matters.
• Assist in creating legal entities and handle mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, commercial leases, and compliance matters.
• Identify potential legal issues related to business practices and policies and guide staff and management.
• Preferably have experience in Eastern PA counties, including Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware; familiarity with Mid-Atlantic states (New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, District of Columbia) a plus.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Pennsylvania State Bar and in good standing.
• 4-5 years of experience practicing litigation and transactional law work.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with law practice management software and document management systems preferred.
• Desire to advance within the firm and contribute to its growth.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), dental insurance, an employee assistance program, an employee discount, a flexible spending account, health insurance, a health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, a referral program, retirement plan, and vision insurance.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306