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Litigation Associate Attorney

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Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $90,000
Job Duration: Permanent
Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate to fill a new Hybrid position in our Philadelphia, PA, office. We are seeking an individual with 0-5 years’ experience in litigation. Strong preference given to those with a background in General Liability, Professional Liability, Healthcare, or Labor and Employment. Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures is essential.
This is a full-time, Hybrid position with competitive salary, benefit package and flexible work environment. This is a unique opportunity that provides a legal practice where a motivated lawyer is called upon daily to counsel our clients on a variety of legal issues that are as diverse as they are challenging

General Responsibilities:
• Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving general liability.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses, depositions and prepare summaries and litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients during the course of litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports and advice.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 0-5 years of PA litigation experience.
• Must be barred in PA.
• Experience drafting discovery, taking lead on depositions and arguing motions is required.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills, and comfortable working in a fast paced and
demanding environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in Lexis software

Job Type: Full-time

The yearly salary range is between $90,000 and $140,000. This position is open to all experience levels. The actual salary offered may be above or below the identified range and will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, including the location where the position is filled.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, our firm complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have offices.

Work Location: Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Address: One Penn Center 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 1010, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted On: March 27, 2026 at 1:12 pm