Associate Attorney - General Liability & Workers' Compensation Defense

Location: This is a hybrid position based out of the New Castle, DE office, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and flexible work.

Note: Candidates must have an active Delaware bar license in good standing and 2+ years of litigation experience. General liability defense litigation or workers' compensation experience is strongly preferred.

About Us: We are a growing defense litigation firm with a collaborative culture, strong client relationships, and a commitment to attorney development. Our team handles a wide range of litigation matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to build meaningful courtroom, deposition, arbitration, and trial experience. Confidential Employer.

Job Description: Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers' compensation matters. Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies. Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents. Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines. Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts. Participate in arbitrations, hearings, mediations, and trials. Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel. Manage deadlines, case strategy, and client expectations in an organized and professional manner. Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation events. Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.

Qualifications: 2+ years of litigation experience required. General liability defense litigation and/or workers' compensation experience preferred. Active Delaware bar license in good standing required. J.D. from an accredited law school required. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrated interest in liability defense. Ability to manage deadlines, communicate with clients, and work independently and collaboratively. Deposition, arbitration, trial, or court appearance experience is a plus. Why You Will Love Working HereHybrid schedule with flexibility and a strong local office platform. Opportunity to work on both general liability and workers' compensation matters. Hands-on litigation experience with depositions, arbitrations, trials, and client contact. Collaborative attorneys, friendly office environment, and strong professional support. Competitive compensation, bonus potential, 401(k), medical benefits, and generous overall benefits. Growth opportunity within a respected multi-office defense litigation firm. JPC-1101

Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance