What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Attorney position at McDonnell & Associates, P.C.?
McDonnell & Associates offers a collegial environment with opportunities to get “hands on” experience, including trial experience, handling matters for fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and individuals. We are looking to add an experienced litigation attorney to our team at our King of Prussia location. The position involves working with a team of lawyers on sophisticated litigation matters arising from commercial litigation, products liability, and commercial transportation. The position also offers opportunities to independently manage a caseload of premises liability, and premises security cases. The position provides opportunities to regularly attend court proceedings, depositions, arbitrations and trials. Attorneys also have direct client contact and interact with adversaries and Judges. The responsibilities and qualifications for the position are as follows:
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in arbitration, mediation, and trials in state and federal courts
- Prepare and draft discovery, pleadings and motions on behalf of clients
- Conduct and defend party depositions
- Conduct expert witness discovery and depositions
- Evaluate medical issues and prepare causation of injury defense
- Advise clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution plan.
- Participation in mock trials and focus groups for large value matters
- Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
- Draft pretrial and post-trial motions
Qualifications:
- Bar license in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Strong research and writing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Strong organizational and case management skills
McDonnell & Associates is a minority and woman owned litigation firm that welcomes minority and women applicants. McDonnell & Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse team of lawyers and paraprofessionals.