Litigation Attorney

Tucker Arensberg PC•Camp Hill, PA

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About The Position

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” 2024 rankings. With 85+ attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, West Virginia and the San Francisco Bay area, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. We are seeking an associate to join our Harrisburg office. The associate will work closely with shareholders and associates on the full spectrum of corporate business, general litigation, and municipal clients. You will have the opportunity to join a dynamic team of litigation counsel and benefit from the support and collaboration of all attorneys in the firm. Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm.

Requirements

License to practice law in Pennsylvania with bar admission in good standing
Degree from an accredited law school
3-5 years’ general litigation experience, in the federal system preferred
Prior clerkship or trial experience preferred
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset
Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork
A strong drive to provide proactive, client-focused legal services
Travel to places of business including, the office, courthouses, client locations, and other offices to conduct business.
Will perform sedentary work exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including files.
Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, kneeling, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity.
Will operate a computer, fax, copier, telephone, and other general office equipment.
Work is generally performed in a temperature controlled office environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior clerkship or trial experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide analysis and counsel to clients on legal policy.
Lead the client through the legal process.
Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the client.
Develop and recommend client policy and position on legal issues.
Conduct and coordinate research identifying information to support senior counsel and clients.
Represent the client or its officials in various legal proceedings.
Assist in preparation of expert reports and mediation statements.
Draft briefs, discovery, pleadings, position statements, stipulations, and dispositive motions.
File court documents and adhere to strict timelines.
Prepare for trial including taking and defending depositions, written discovery, and other case preparation.
Participate in practice group meetings to review current objectives, cases, and network with other attorneys and stakeholders in the group.
Participate in professional development initiatives for Continuing Legal Education and firm sponsored seminars.
Attend social functions and speaking engagements that support the development of the attorney’s practice.
Author publications for internal or external use.