Attorney Jobs in Pottstown, PA

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Defense Attorney

Our ideal candidate would have 1-5 years of civil experience and be proficient in Workers' Compensation litigation....

Client Advocate - Group Insurance (In Office)

  • Wayne, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: NFP, an Aon Company, is a multi-year Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and...

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1196)

  • Warrington, PA (24 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warrington, PA (24 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.75 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1134)

  • Exton, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Exton, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.50 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.75 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2131)

  • Royersford, PA (5 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Royersford, PA (5 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.75 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2302)

  • Temple, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Temple, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $15.50 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Youth and Family Advocate - Part-Time

  • Norristown, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norristown, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

The Part-Time Youth & Family Advocate works with alleged dependent and/or delinquent youths between the ages of 12-18 being served in the Shelter Division. The part time (YFA) maintains the...

Senior Patent Counsel, Oncology

  • Spring House, PA (20 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Spring House, PA (20 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Job title Senior Patent Counsel, Oncology Function Legal & Compliance Sub function Intellectual Property Law Category Director, Intellectual Property Law (P9) Location Spring House / San Diego /...

Charity Fundraising Advocate

  • King of Prussia, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Charity Fundraising Advocate Are you deeply committed to improving the lives of young individuals? This is your opportunity to transform compassion into tangible support and facilitate significant...

Family Advocate

  • West Chester, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Position: FT - Family Advocate - ($19hr - $26hr) Location: West Chester, PA The Organization: Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through...

Youth and Family Advocate I - FT

  • Norristown, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norristown, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

The Youth & Family Advocate (YFA) works with alleged dependent and/or delinquent youths between the ages of 12-18 being served in the Shelter Division. This position is responsible for the...

Attorney Needed For Per Diem Assignments

  • Norristown, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Norristown, PA (17 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

attorney needed for per diem assignments (Chester & Montgomery) compensation: per diem daily rate or half a day rate employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Attorney We are in need for...

Junior Attorney in Pottstown,PA,US

  • Pottstown, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pottstown, PA
  • 11 days ago

Working with other attorneys, paralegals as well as clients, to make sure that cases are dealt with efficiently Keeping client files to make sure that the most current information is accessible to other...

Remote Work

Attorney in Colmar,PA,US

  • Colmar, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Colmar, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking a motivated team member with exceptional communication, litigation and client relation skills....

Demographic Data for Pottstown, PA

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Pottstown, PA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Pottstown, PA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Pottstown, PA
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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