Pay: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of your own cases and build your litigation career with meaningful responsibility.
• Work on diverse civil litigation, insurance defense, and workers' compensation matters.
• Enjoy potential hybrid flexibility and an excellent benefits package.
• Join a collaborative legal team where your contributions are valued.
• Gain hands-on courtroom experience and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Location

Wilmington, DE | Hybrid Flexibility. We offer the possibility of working from home a few days per week, depending on your litigation schedule. In-person availability for court appearances and proceedings is essential.

Note

Delaware Bar admission is required, although candidates expecting admission in December 2026 will be considered. Civil litigation or workers' compensation experience is strongly preferred. Attorneys must be available for in-person litigation proceedings in Delaware.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established Delaware law firm focused on delivering outstanding legal representation in civil litigation and related practice areas. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and giving attorneys the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work.

Job Description

• Manage your own litigation files and cases from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in hearings, depositions, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Develop effective litigation strategies and collaborate with experienced attorneys.
• Conduct legal research, analyze case developments, and provide practical legal guidance.
• Build strong client relationships while handling a diverse caseload.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Delaware Bar in good standing, or anticipated admission in December 2026.
• Civil litigation experience preferred, ideally 1+ years.
• Background in insurance defense, workers' compensation, or commercial litigation is a plus.
• Ability to manage cases independently and meet litigation deadlines.
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to attend court and other litigation proceedings in person.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys thrive when they have the opportunity to make decisions, develop their skills, and see the impact of their work. You'll enjoy meaningful case responsibility, experienced colleagues, a comprehensive benefits package, and potential schedule flexibility.

Ready for the next step in your legal career? We'd love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: DE bar license. 1+ yrs of civil litigation exp. Must attend court hearings, litigation proceedings, and other required in-person activities in Delaware.

• Required Years as Associate: 1+ preferred (client has no confirmed minimum; December 2026 admittees considered).
• If remote: Not applicable. Hybrid flexibility, with required in-person Delaware litigation proceedings.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
• 0 to 2 years: $105K to $115K; 
• 3 to 5 years: $115K to $130K; 
• 6+ years: $130K to $145K+. Recruiter estimates, not client-provided.

Submission Email: Susan,Andrea-[email protected];[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Wilmington law firm handling civil litigation, insurance defense, and workers' compensation. Seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to independently manage cases, with Delaware Bar admission required or December 2026 admission pending. Hybrid flexibility possible; estimated base $105K to $145K.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Litigation Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense - Tybout, Redfearn & Pell - JPC- 2644- source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Associate Attorney
• Location: Wilmington, DE
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid (flexible, with in-person court appearances)
• Experience: 1
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Workers' Compensation Attorney, General Liability Attorney, Commercial Litigation Associate

• of hires needed: 1