Legal Jobs in Haverford, PA
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Are you a PA licensed attorney looking to join a busy law firm in Philadelphia? LHH is assisting a reputable mid-sized firm in its search for a Litigation Defense Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have several years of litigation defense experience, the desire to grow and develop, and the ability to develop client relationships.
*The firm offers a competitive salary in the $110,000-$135,000 range and benefits of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and disability.
*Please submit your resume (Word version) for consideration. You will be contacted if there is interest.
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A mid-sized Philadelphia law firm is seeking to hire a motivated litigation attorney to join its busy practice. This firm provides excellent growth opportunity, fast-track to partnership, and rewards Associates with salary increases. Candidate must have:
- At least one year of litigation experience
- Strong writing, research, and communication skills
- The ability to collaborate well with others
- PA bar license
*The firm offers a competitive salary in the $100,000-$130,000 range and benefits of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and disability.
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A mid-sized Philadelphia law firm is searching for a Litigation Attorney to join its busy practice. This candidate will receive excellent mentorship and the ability to grow within the firm. The ideal candidate will have:
· At least 2 years of litigation defense experience
· Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
· Great communication skills
· The ability to develop relationships with clients
· License to practice law in Pennsylvania
*The firm offers a competitive salary in the $120,000-$140,000 range and benefits of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and disability.
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Well-established Paoli law firm seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. Ideal candidate has minimum 3 years hands‐on experience using Lackner estate planning software and strong client-service skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, assemble, and proof estate planning documents (wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care directives, pour-overs, funding instructions).
- Draft and format estate and trust accountings, schedules, inventories, and correspondence.
- Manage trust and estate administration tasks: probate filings, creditor notices, beneficiary communications, asset transfers, tax and court deadlines.
- Use Lackner software to draft plan documents, generate funding and transfer documents, and maintain client file templates.
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, financial advisors, banks, and outside counsel to gather documentation and resolve issues.
- Maintain and update client matter files, calendaring, and docketing deadlines using firm practice management tools.
- Prepare and file court pleadings, petitions, and required estate/tax forms; arrange for e‐filing and service as needed.
- Conduct legal research on procedural and substantive trusts/estates issues; summarize findings for attorneys.
- Assist with client intake, conflict checks, billing entries, and timekeeping.
- Train junior staff on routine processes and use of Lackner where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years paralegal experience in trusts & estates or estate planning with demonstrable use of Lackner estate planning software for drafting and document assembly.
- Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania probate and trust administration procedures and deadlines.
- Excellent legal drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills; high attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; comfortable learning firm practice management and e‐filing platforms.
- Exceptional client communication and interpersonal skills; professional demeanor.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize under deadlines.
- Paralegal certificate or degree preferred; membership in local paralegal association a plus.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with federal and state estate/gift tax filing procedures and basic tax concepts.
- Experience with elder law, Medicaid planning, or sophisticated estate plans (irrevocable trusts, tax planning trusts).
Senior Insurance Defense Attorney (7+ Years) – Hybrid – Philadelphia (Confidential Search)
I am confidentially partnering with a respected Mid‐Atlantic litigation defense firm seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney (7+ years) to join their Philadelphia office. This is a long‐established firm with a strong reputation for practical, efficient legal solutions and a collaborative, professional culture. The role offers hybrid flexibility and the option to work from either the New Jersey or Philadelphia office.
About the Firm
For over 25 years, the founding partners have built a practice grounded in:
- Integrity
- Responsiveness
- Practicality
- Professionalism
With four offices across the Mid‐Atlantic region, the firm leverages shared resources and deep litigation experience to deliver cost‐effective, results‐driven representation. Their attorneys are known for reassessing liability throughout the life of a case, identifying opportunities for optimal resolution, and fighting vigorously when principle or strategy demands it.
The firm represents individuals, insurers, and companies of all sizes across a wide range of litigation and business matters.
Position Overview
The firm is seeking a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney capable of independently managing a full caseload. This role is ideal for someone who values autonomy, strong mentorship when needed, and a team‐oriented environment.
Location: Sewell, NJ (preferred) or Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Hybrid (flexibility based on experience)
Practice Area: Insurance Defense Litigation
Experience Required: 7+ years
Licensure: Must be licensed in NJ or PA (NJ preferred)
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of insurance defense matters
- Handle all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Communicate with clients, carriers, and internal teams
- Develop and execute litigation strategies aligned with client goals
- Provide practical, cost‐effective legal solutions
What the Firm Offers
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Strong mentorship and professional development
- Clear path for growth and partnership consideration
- Supportive, collegial environment
- Full benefits package
Confidential Application
If you meet the experience requirements and are open to a confidential conversation, please reach out directly.
Jeffrey – L&W Recruiting
973‐995‐7054
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".
This position is for the role of an Of Counsel Attorney for the firm's Philadelphia Office.
In this role, the Of Counsel will work directly with the Litigation group in advising and defending employers in various workplace matters including investigations, administrative charges, state and federal lawsuits, among other areas of employment defense. The Of Counsel will work with a dynamic group of litigation attorneys and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
- Defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues
- Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and non-compete cases
- Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases
- Lead, supervise, and develop associate attorneys
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- JD from accredited law school
- 8+ years of experience preferred employment law experience a plus
- PA Bar Admission preferred
- Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
- Strong organizational and case management skills, including managing numerous cases at once
- Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively utilize other professionals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Prominent, boutique firm based in Center City has an immediate need for a Commercial Litigation associate with 3-7 years of experience.
The ideal candidate will have excellent academics and have prior complex commercial litigation experience at a large firm or prominent mid-sized firm.
This is a unique position to work for and learn from one of Philadelphia's top litigators while handling high end complex commercial litigation.
Fantastic firm offering a highly competitive salary! If interested, please email resume to
A global real estate investment platform is seeking a Vice President – Real Estate Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This role supports complex commercial real estate transactions across a diverse portfolio spanning logistics/industrial, office, life sciences, and residential assets. The position works closely with investment and executive teams on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and asset management initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate agreements, including leases, lease amendments, brokerage agreements, commencement memoranda, and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal support for acquisitions, dispositions, development, and financing transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, development agreements, and closing documents.
• Review and analyze due diligence materials such as title, survey, and third-party reports to assist with risk assessment and transaction structuring.
• Support financing transactions, including lender negotiations, documentation review, and closing coordination.
• Advise internal teams on asset management matters, including tenant communications, dispute resolution, and property-related documentation such as management agreements, easements, declarations, and access agreements.
• Partner with operational and investment teams to provide legal guidance on real estate initiatives and ensure compliance with internal policies and legal standards.
• Assist with additional legal matters impacting the real estate platform, including governance, investment structuring, and capital formation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and third-party advisors to execute transactions and manage legal risk.
Team Environment
The legal team is collaborative, stable, and closely integrated with the business. Attorneys work directly with senior leadership while maintaining autonomy in managing transactions and legal strategy.
Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania in-house counsel certification if not already admitted in Pennsylvania.
• 5+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience negotiating and documenting real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing matters.
• Familiarity with title and survey review, due diligence processes, and closing procedures.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and business judgment skills.
• Ability to work effectively with business teams in a fast-paced transactional environment.
Trustpoint.One is pleased to assist a leading complex catastrophic personal injury law firm in its search for a litigation attorney with catastrophic personal injury experience to work on-site in the Philadelphia office. This firm offers growth opportunities and business development training.
Qualifications:
- Must have 5-10 years of Catastrophic Personal Injury experience. Attorneys with medical malpractice experience are ideal.
- Ambitious, aggressive and confident to move files and grow with the firm
- Experience taking depositions, drafting briefs and arguing motions
- Member, in good standing, of the Pennsylvania bar.
If you would like to learn more about the Complex Catastrophic Personal Injury Attorney position available in Philadelphia please submit your resume, in Word format.
Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
NexWealth, a registered investment advisor and multi-family office, is seeking an experienced Estate and Trust Attorney to support the firm's high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth client base. This role works closely with firm leadership and client advisory teams to provide sophisticated estate, trust, and wealth transfer planning within a coordinated family office structure.
The position involves advising on complex estate planning strategies, trust structures, tax-efficient wealth transfer, and coordination with external counsel and advisors. The attorney will play a key role in aligning estate planning decisions with broader investment, tax, and legacy objectives.
The ideal candidate holds an LLM in Taxation and brings prior estate and trust experience from a law firm, RIA, family office, multi-family office, wealth management firm, or similar environment. This position is based in NexWealth's Philadelphia office.
Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional technical competence, strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to both clients and internal stakeholders within a high-expectation, fiduciary-focused environment.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
- Advise high-net-worth clients on all aspects of wealth planning, including gift, estate, and income taxation, charitable giving, trust administration, wealth transfer and business succession matters
- Work closely with clients and their outside legal counsel
- Prior experience with wills, revocable trusts, premarital agreements, generation-skipping trusts, ILITs, GRATs, IDGTs, CLATs, LLC operating agreements, and related planning and transactional documents
- Meet with clients to review and discuss estate planning strategies and supervise document execution
- Research and draft memoranda on tax-related topics
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- JD + LLM in Taxation
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience working with estates and trusts
- Experience working with and comfort communicating with high net worth clients
- Working knowledge of federal tax law
- Work in firm's Philadelphia office (this is not a remote position)
- Organized, detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Willingness to provide professional references and undergo a background check and drug testing in accordance with local law/regulations.
About the Firm
NexWealth is a multi-family office formed out of client demand for a personalized family wealth management experience. By providing highly customized, integrated family wealth management, NexWealth fills a void in the industry that tends to silo wealth and push families into mass market services, model portfolios and self-service help desks. NexWealth does not use a one size fits all service model. Rather, the firm focuses on each family's needs and delivers timely responses, customized investment solutions, objectivity, ultimate transparency, and tailored financial solutions.
NexWealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
No recruiters for this search, please.
A highly respected plaintiffs' personal injury firm in Philadelphia is adding a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to its growing team. This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative, people-first environment with real mentorship, strong compensation, and a culture attorneys genuinely love.
Looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference — and your firm actually invests in you? This is a terrific opportunity to join a highly regarded PI firm in Philadelphia. Interested candidates who want to be considered immediately should reach out to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia.
Responsibilities
- Manage personal injury litigation matters from filing through resolution
- Conduct discovery, draft and argue motions, and handle depositions
- Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
- Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
- Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal support staff
- Maintain organized case files and meet all litigation deadlines
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- 2–6+ years of personal injury litigation experience
- Active Pennsylvania bar admission required
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Deposition and motion practice experience preferred
- Professional, client-focused, and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with firm contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- CLE and professional development support
Why Join This Firm
- Mid-sized firm with a strong reputation in personal injury litigation
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Meaningful responsibility and early courtroom exposure
- Supportive leadership invested in attorney development
- Long-term growth and partnership potential
Associate Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury
Philadelphia, PA
A well-established Plaintiff Personal Injury Firm in Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. The firm handles complex, high-exposure cases, including products liability, medical malpractice, auto accidents, and premises liability, often involving catastrophic injuries.
This role is ideal for an attorney who can manage cases from inception through resolution and who brings exceptional legal writing and research skills - essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage personal injury litigation from case intake through resolution
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft high-quality motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda
• Handle depositions, discovery hearings, and court appearances
• Participate in mediations and motion practice
• Work on complex and catastrophic injury matters alongside experienced litigators
Requirements
• 4+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
• Strong legal writing and research skills with the ability to draft persuasive motions and legal briefs
• Experience with depositions, discovery, and court proceedings
• Ability to independently manage cases and litigation strategy
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
Prominent boutique litigation firm in the King of Prussia area has an immediate need for a junior-level (1-3) Associate Attorney to join their team.
Work is a mix of employment work including employment litigation defense and restrictive covenant work.
Ideal position for a candidate looking to specialize in Employment Law.
Must have 1-4 years experience in Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, higher level Insurance Defense work, or someone coming off of a judicial clerkship.
Must have solid academics.
Law review a plus
Excellent suburban firm handling very interesting work, offering a highly competitive salary, bonuses, & benefits, as well as a terrific work environment
If interested, please email resume in WORD or PDF to
Prominent Main line area law full firm has immediate need for a talented attorney with 3-8 years years of experience ,to work in busy practice to handle client needs for estate planning, trust and estate administration, charitable planning, wealth management, drafting of wills and trust documents, and gift tax matters, and more.
Fantastic firm with very little turnover, offering a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.
If interested, please email resume to
Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (Federal & Nat'l Counsel) - Mainline, Philadelphia, PA
2 Jobs available! - Junior and Mid-Senior Level!
Boutique Main Line Law Firm | Fortune 500 Transportation Clients
Haverford, PA (Philadelphia Main Line) | Flexible / Hybrid (3 days in/2 out)
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Permanent
Experience: 1–2+ Years OR 3-5+ Years | Commercial Litigation (Federal Preferred)
Practice Area: Federal / Commercial Litigation (National Counsel Focus)
Our client, a boutique litigation law firm located in Haverford on the Philadelphia Main Line, is seeking a sharp junior Litigation Associate Attorney with 1–2+ years of experience AND a mid-senor level litigation lawyer with 3-5+ years of experience to support complex federal and commercial litigation matters. This is a hands-on role with meaningful responsibility early, working on sophisticated disputes for Fortune 500 transportation clients with matters that can involve cutting-edge legal issues. Federal and national litigation experience is strongly preferred. NOT insurance defense. Reasonable billables around 1,800 hours/year that includes plaintiff, flat-fee, and billable.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategic case plans through detailed legal and factual analysis
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and legal memoranda
• Manage written discovery, including discovery disputes and case development
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and support hearings as needed
• Appear in court for hearings and proceedings, primarily in federal court settings
• Collaborate closely with clients and co-counsel to align on national litigation strategy
• Research and apply federal law to a range of disputes, including transportation and construction-related matters
• Provide practical guidance to help clients mitigate risk and resolve complex legal issues
• Stay current on federal litigation developments and emerging issues impacting active matters
• Support client relationship-building through clear, professional communication
Qualifications
• J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar license in good standing (Pennsylvania, NJ a plus)
• 1–2+ years (OR 3-5+ years) of commercial litigation experience; federal litigation strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills with high-quality work product
• Confident oral advocacy skills (or a demonstrated desire to grow quickly with real reps)
• Ability to manage matters independently with strong organization and follow-through
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a client-service approach
• Interest in learning transportation law and related subject matter (prior experience not required)
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience) - 120k+ for junior, 150k+ for mid-level
• Bonus and annual raises
• Flexible work environment (hybrid/flexible scheduling) UP to 2 days out.
• Supportive, collegial team with strong training and growth runway
• High-level case exposure with national counsel-style responsibility
Why Apply: This is an excellent opportunity for either aa junior litigator or a more senior litigator who wants sophisticated federal work, early responsibility, and the chance to grow quickly in a boutique environment supporting major national clients. For confidential consideration, please apply directly and contact James Welch (Robert Half Legal) at and please include your current city, state, and zip code where you reside, along with a reliable telephone number and email address.
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Registered Nurse – RN
We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart:
Award-Winning Culture
- Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
- Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably
Why Join Us?
- Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off Available
- Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!
- 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
- Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation
- Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
- Weekly and/or Daily Pay
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
- Employee Relief Fund
*Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location
We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Registered Nurses (RN)s works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader.
Qualifications
- Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (RN) in the state in which the clinician will practice
- Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days
- Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)- Aveanna can assist in obtaining this requirement after hire, if necessary.
- TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
- Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
- Must have reliable transportation
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Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with a highly respected boutique plaintiffs' firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with medical malpractice and/or catastrophic injury experience to join its Philadelphia office.
This firm exclusively handles complex, high-value plaintiff cases and offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation in a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Work exclusively on high-stakes catastrophic injury and medical malpractice matters
- Strong base salary plus substantial bonus potential
- No cap on earning potential, including origination incentives
- Firm-generated work—no business required to succeed
- Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
- Collegial, stable environment with exceptionally low turnover
- Clear long-term growth potential
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking more meaningful casework, stronger mentorship, and long-term professional growth within a highly regarded plaintiffs' practice.
Compensation
- Base salary: $125,000 – $150,000
- Significant discretionary bonuses paid twice annually
- Competitive origination compensation structure
- Strong total compensation potential based on performance and firm success
Qualifications
- 10+ years of litigation experience (flexible for strong candidates)
- Active PA Bar license, in good standing
- Medical malpractice and/or catastrophic injury experience strongly preferred
- Strong litigation, deposition, and case management skills
- Trial experience is a plus
- Interest in plaintiff-side litigation strongly preferred
Culture
The firm offers a collaborative, respectful environment where attorneys are supported in developing their careers long term. Leadership is committed to mentorship, professional growth, and maintaining a sustainable, collegial workplace.
All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time. Infrequent lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
If you are an experienced med mal attorney seeking a permanent professional home, please apply for immediate consideration!
Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant – Hybrid (Norristown, PA)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and energetic Legal Administrative Assistant to support one of our partners in the Landlord-Tenant and Construction Litigation practice areas. This is a hybrid role based out of our Norristown office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to manage a high-volume workload, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to a partner, including scheduling, docket management, and e-filing.
- Coordinate and manage calendars, meetings, and deadlines efficiently.
- Assist with document preparation, filing, and case management.
- Support a paralegal on the Landlord-Tenant side as needed.
- Handle high-volume administrative tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience as a legal administrative assistant required.
- Experience in litigation or landlord/tenant support preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Positive attitude, high energy, and strong work ethic.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal docketing and e-filing systems a plus.
Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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Facility Location
PHILADELPHIA PA or SAINT LOUIS MO
USPS Headquarters is located in Washington DC, but there is one position available with preference for one of the above locations. Future messages may show that applicants have applied for a position in Washington DC, but candidates will have the opportunity to express location preferences later in the application process.
Position Information
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday
HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.
BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, and annual and sick leave.
Functional Purpose
The successful applicant will provide representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and precedents, as well as the negotiation and presentation of cases before the federal courts in the area of tort law. Occasional travel will be required.
The successful candidate will provide direction and support to U.S. Attorney's Offices on District Court tort litigation and handle the commitment and negotiation of postal funds for settlement purposes. There may be occasional opportunities to act as co-counsel at the trial on more significant cases. The attorney will work closely with the Chief Counsel of Torts and the
Managing Counsel of the General Law Service Center on establishing higher level settlement authority limits, which may reach seven or eight figures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.
2. Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.
3. Directly advises postal management officials or represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.
4. Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.
5. Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements.
Requirements
1. Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision.
2. Ability to provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws.
3. Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.
4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and prepare legal documents and presentations.
5. Ability to conduct legal research to gather and interpret information and ensure accuracy of details; using resources such as internal and external documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.
6. Knowledge of Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and its implementing regulations sufficient to evaluate and negotiate complex tort claims and provide oversight of FTCA litigation.
7. The three years of required experience must include at least two years litigating or overseeing litigating in the federal
courts.
8. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
9. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar.
10. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume.
Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation benefits will NOT be offered to the successful candidate.
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Provides leadership on a wide variety of legal issues in the area of specialization. Oversees projects and develops innovative strategies to resolve legal challenges. Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and the School District of Philadelphia and its employees. Works under the supervision of the General Counsel and specializes in one of the following areas: charter school law, claims, commercial litigation, civil rights and torts, federal and state grants compliance, labor and employment, real estate, special education, school law and transactions (contracts) or environmental..
Essential Functions
• Represents the School District, the Board of Education and District officers and employees in varied transactions and litigation.
• Serves as a key contributor and handles the most complex legal issues; provides assessments and solutions which are optimal for the School District and the Board of Education.
• Leads, supports and trains Assistant General Counsel staff on law matters in the area of specialization and on particular subject areas.
• Conducts Districtwide professional development to encourage effective and efficient management controls; participates in and facilitates seminars to effect positive dialogue and relations in school legal matters.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of programs and activities in the Office of General Counsel.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to Board members, officers and employees on a wide range of education, labor and employment, litigation and business issues.
• Prevents legal claims by identifying potential risks and making appropriate recommendations.
• Defends law suits and claims by discussing matters with opposing counsel, filing necessary legal papers, conducting extensive discovery proceedings, meeting with and preparing the testimony of witnesses, trying cases or arranging settlements in the best interest of the School District.
• Advises employees by providing legal advice to principals and administrators on a daily basis and by issuing legal opinions when requested.
Assists in the formation of School District practices and procedures through committee participation in such areas as loss control, affirmative action, school closings, transportation and desegregation.
• Provides representation in appellate court proceedings by filing briefs and arguing these cases before the Commonwealth Court, Superior Court and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as well as Federal Appellate Courts.
• Provides all the insurance needs of the School District by meeting with School District insurance committees.
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.
Civil Rights and Torts Specialty
• Defends the District in federal and state courts in acute personal injury and civil rights litigation and handles appeals actions seeking damages for personal injury and civil rights violations.
• Advices District personnel on risk management, pre-suit investigations and contracts involving release and indemnity issues.
Minimum Requirements
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Ten years of full-time, paid, professional legal experience in a law firm, public sector law department, or corporate law department or related area relevant to the area of specialization.
Certificates/Licenses All Specialties
• Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and membership in good standing, with no delinquency in the most recently completed 12-month Continuing Legal Education compliance period; or eligible for admission to or reactivation for the Pennsylvania Bar within six months of employment and are an active member in good standing and currently licensed to practice law in another U.S. jurisdiction.
• Admission to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Third Circuit Court of Appeals preferred.
• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
o common laws and the state and federal laws particularly as they relate to administrative, fiscal and regulatory functions of the School District.
o judicial proceedings and the rules of evidence as related to the area of specialization.
o principles, practices, methods and techniques of legal research.
o principles and practices of governmental laws.
o uses and capabilities of personal computers and their software applications including word processing, database management and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to: o analyze, organize and evaluate evidence and procedures involving difficult and complex matters and present such material in clear and logical form for all written presentations such as memos, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions.
o analyze legal documents and instruments.
o draft legal instruments and propose legislation.
o negotiate terms and conditions successfully.
o manage a detail-oriented workload.
o organize and prioritize workload during high pressure, high-volume workload periods.
o collaborate with colleagues and District clients.
o exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact required.
o handle matters outside areas of familiarity.
o manage stress.
o handle multiple concurrent tasks.
o review and process information within a computerized web system throughout the majority of the workday.
o travel as required.
o express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.