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Margolis Edelstein · 10 hours ago

Associate Attorney

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$85K/yr - $150K/yr

1+ years exp

Margolis Edelstein is a premier insurance defense law firm seeking Associate Attorneys due to rapid growth. This role involves engaging with clients, insurance carriers, and the court while providing the opportunity for professional development and substantial litigation experience.

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Responsibilities

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients

Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions (expert/fact/de bene esse), motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies

Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims personnel on legal and factual issues

Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures

Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases

Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions

Qualification

J.D.Insurance defense experienceLitigation experienceWriting skillsAttention to detailWork ethic

Required

J.D. and admission to the bar of the state in which you are seeking a position (admission in other states, such as NJ, WV, or PA is a plus)

Minimum 1 year of experience in insurance defense or related setting

Litigation experience required (e.g., taking and defending depositions, preparation and filing of discovery and related motions, oral argument experience, etc.)

Strong writing skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent work ethic