
Associate Attorney – General Liability
O'Hagan Meyer
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wilmington • United States
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About the role
- - O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least 3-6 years of experience in commercial and/or general liability litigation to join its Wilmington, DE office.
- - Experience in mass torts, class actions and professional liability defense (skilled care facilities, hotels/motels, lawyers, architects and engineers, sports teams) is a plus.
- - This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of defense litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients.
Requirements
- - This role requires legal research, drafting of pleadings motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, representing clients in mediation, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance.
- - Experience with both state and federal courts preferred, as well as state and federal administrative agencies.
- - This position also requires the ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in an effective manner.
- - This position will require some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions.
- - A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional client service.
- - Admission to the state bar of Delaware is required. __*Admission to Ohio plus.*__
Benefits
- - Flexible hybrid schedule.
- - Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
- - Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
- - Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
- - Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
- - Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdrafting pleadingsdrafting motionstaking depositionsdefending depositionsrepresenting clients in mediationdrafting discovery requeststrial preparationtrial assistance
Soft Skills
effective communicationproactive mindsetteam-orientedcommitment to client service
Certifications
admission to state bar of Delawareadmission to Ohio