Current Opportunities

Dilworth Paxson LLP seeks to hire an experienced, full-time Paralegal for our expanding Trusts & Estates practice in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have at least four (4) years of experience in PA and NJ estate administration. The candidate will be working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and will be expected to work independently to meet deadlines and effectively multi-task.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Handle PA & NJ estate administrations from start to finish, including probate, identification and collection of assets and debts, preparation and filing of federal and state death tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns and preparation of estate and trust accountings, and nonjudicial settlement agreements. Experience in Onesource and Lackner is desired.
• Keep track of estate deadlines and ensure efficient administration of estates
• Work with clients, investment advisors, and other professionals
• Handle Orphans’ Court and Surrogate Court filings in the various counties
• Oversee the execution and notarization of documents (notary license is preferred)

Required Qualifications

Candidate must work well in a highly collaborative environment and be extremely organized, reliable, and dependable. Candidate must also possess excellent writing skills, be detail-oriented and possess the ability to juggle multiple tasks and work well under pressure. Candidate must have a professional demeanor and attitude. Substantial PA estate administration experience is required. NJ, NY experience is a plus.

Dilworth Paxson LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and welcome applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Interested candidates, please send resumes to: hiring@dilworthlaw.com

Position Summary

Dilworth Paxson is seeking a full-time experienced Litigation Associate with 5–8 years of litigation experience to join our practice in Freehold, New Jersey. The successful candidate will represent public entity clients in a wide range of litigation matters, including employment law, civil rights, and personal injury defense. This role offers significant responsibility, direct client contact, and the opportunity to handle matters from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent municipalities, counties, and other public entity clients in state and federal courts.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case assessment, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive and procedural motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and discovery-related applications.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare written discovery requests and responses and oversee document production.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining high standards of client service.
• Stay current on developments in employment law, civil rights litigation, tort claims, and public entity liability.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey; admission in Pennsylvania is a plus.
• 5–8 years of litigation experience
• Experience handling employment litigation, civil rights claims, and personal injury matters.
• Strong discovery, deposition, and motion practice experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload while working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Trial experience or meaningful trial preparation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience defending public entities, law enforcement agencies, or governmental organizations.

Dilworth Paxson LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.  We value and encourage diversity and welcome applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The anticipated annual salary range is between $120,000 – $170,000 based on experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Interested candidates, please send resumes to: hiring@dilworthlaw.com

Dilworth Paxson is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys in a broad range of transactional matters involving corporate governance, business transactions, and commercial real estate deals. This role will play a key part in managing transactions from initial due diligence through closing and post-closing activities while ensuring exceptional client service and attention to detail.  This position will be located in our Philadelphia office.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and experienced in handling multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with corporate transactions, commercial real estate transactions, and related financing matters from inception through closing
• Prepare and file business formation documents for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other entities, including foreign registrations and annual filings
• Maintain corporate records, entity management databases, minute books, and organizational documents
• Draft corporate documents such as resolutions, consents, operating agreements, bylaws, and meeting minutes
• Assist with due diligence review for mergers, acquisitions, financings, commercial leasing, acquisitions, sales, and development transactions
• Review and organize title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, lien searches, and other due diligence materials
• Coordinate UCC searches and filings
• Prepare closing checklists and manage transaction timelines to ensure all deadlines are met
• Coordinate execution of legal documents with attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, and third parties
• Assist with preparation of closing documents for business and real estate transactions
• Coordinate recording of deeds, mortgages, and other real estate-related documents
• Prepare closing binders and manage post-closing deliverables
• Maintain organized electronic and physical transaction files
• Communicate regularly with attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, and outside vendors regarding transaction status and documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of transactional paralegal experience in corporate and/or commercial real estate law in NJ and PA required.
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of corporate entity filings, governance documentation, and transactional due diligence processes
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions, title review, and closings
• Familiarity with UCC filings, entity searches, and corporate compliance filings
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

To apply, please submit your resume to HiringCo-Chairs@dilworthlaw.com

Description:

Dilworth Paxson is looking to hire an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for our Litigation Department in our Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of litigation procedures, excellent administrative skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys, including calendar management, scheduling, and coordination of meetings and calls
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents including pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials
• File documents with federal and state courts, including electronic filings through systems such as PACER and state e-filing portals
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court dates, ensuring compliance with court rules and litigation schedules
• Coordinate deposition logistics, court reporters, videographers, and conference rooms
• Organize and maintain case files (both electronic and physical)
• Track and enter attorney time and assist with billing-related administrative tasks as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Assist attorneys with travel arrangements and expense reports when required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-4 years of litigation administrative support experience in a law firm
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
• Experience with e-filing in federal and state courts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with legal document management and time entry systems preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality

Dilworth Paxson LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.  We value and encourage diversity and welcome applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume to hiringCo-Chairs@dilworthlaw.com

*We are not accepting resumes from search firms at this time.

Dilworth Paxson LLP was founded in Philadelphia in 1933.  The firm has over 100 attorneys headquartered in Philadelphia, with additional offices in Harrisburg and Feasterville, Pennsylvania; Cherry Hill, Freehold, and Princeton, New Jersey; New York, New York; and Wilmington, Delaware.  We represent clients of all sizes, from emerging start-ups to well-established organizations, in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Description:

Dilworth Paxson LLP is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our Plaintiff’s Rights Group.  Our team shares a strong sense of justice, curiosity, and conscientiousness.  We take pride in our collegiality, teamwork orientation and strive to operate at the highest level of quality and care in the plaintiffs’ bar.  We encourage every attorney, from the most senior to junior, to play a meaningful role in the day-to-day of every case.  

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills along with proficiency in Relativity.
• Candidate must be a member of the Pennsylvania bar in good standing. 
• JD from an accredited law school

Dilworth Paxson LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.  We value and encourage diversity and welcome applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you are interested in applying, please send Resumes and Cvs to: hiringco-chairs@dilworthlaw.com