Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) · 1 day ago
Trial Attorney - II (0014)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. They are seeking a Trial Attorney - II responsible for handling all aspects of litigation from inception to trial, primarily focusing on major cases filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and other courts.
Public TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Reviews facts and circumstances of assigned civil actions to identify applicable legal theories and devises appropriate litigation strategies, and makes recommendations to supervisors or General Counsel on legal theories and litigation strategies
Assesses and makes recommendations to supervisors or General Counsel as to whether a case is appropriate for settlement, based on all of the relevant facts and circumstances and the overall strength of the case
Undertakes all discovery and investigation efforts in accordance with departmental litigation protocols and management directions. Such efforts may include any or all of the following: interviewing witnesses, answering written discovery, filing timely and presenting motions (including those to compel response to discovery requests), arranging defense examinations of plaintiffs, arranging for engineering reports, producing and accompanying witnesses for depositions, obtaining medical records and other evidence, and determining that all relevant business records (both internal and external) necessary to the defense or evaluation of the claim have been obtained. The attorney will work with the Claims Department, other departments in SEPTA and/or outside sources to prepare the case for arbitration or trial
Under the direction of the supervisor or General Counsel, and within designated settlement authority, communicates with opposing counsel to attempt to settle cases, as appropriate
Prepares, issues, submits, files as appropriate, and in a timely manner, answers all motions, discovery responses, correspondence, memoranda for the Court, letters, and any other documents necessary for each case
Prepares internal case management documentation throughout the entire litigation process, as called for under departmental protocols and management direction. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: attorney case summary reports and post-trial reports containing recommendations for filing post-trial motions and/or appeals
Attends all court-ordered conferences, including Case Management conferences on major cases, settlement conferences and all pre-trial conferences
Works with supervisors or General Counsel to assess the progress of the case up to the time of settlement or trial and makes recommendations to management about any beneficial modifications or strategies prior to trial, post-trial or prior to filing an appeal
Works with supervisors or General Counsel to review and reflect upon trial performance and results for trial cases
Makes recommendations as to whether an appeal should be filed
Makes recommendations to management regarding additional discovery or investigation activities, or changes to litigation strategy, that may be useful or needed for a trial or appeal
Works with secretaries, paralegals, and other support staff to optimally prepare a case
Assists in the management of cases that are passed to outside counsel, and, at times, work with outside counsel in the handling of such cases
May be called upon to supervise law students and, on occasion less experienced attorneys, who require guidance for an arbitration case, an arbitration appeal or during a major case. Acts as mentor to aspiring attorneys involved in the law student clinical program
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school in the United States and four (4) or more years of experience in the legal field is required
Some prior litigation practice experience specifically related to personal injury and property defense of trial cases is required
Admission to practice law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is required
Substantive non-lawyer work experience (such as legal internship, law clerk, paralegal or experience in functional areas such as Claims, Contract Administration or Human Resources and/or other relevant transit experience) may serve as an equivalent for some of the required years of legal experience listed above
Candidate must display a high degree of professionalism and competence
Preferred
Admission to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!
Company
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
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