Insurance Defense Attorney

A well-established defense litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join its growing Pennsylvania office. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters while receiving mentorship from experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense and general liability matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Attend court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate case exposure
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Assist with trial preparation and trial proceedings
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on complex litigation matters

• 3+ years of litigation/defense experience
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Trial experience or trial preparation experience is a plus
• Compensation:
  Competitive Base salary based on years of experience
• Schedule:
  
  Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours annually
• Bonus Structure:
  Semi-annual billable hour bonuses plus merit-based bonuses
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, FSA, and 401(k) with employer match
• PTO: 16 PTO days, 11 court holidays, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Dedicated legal secretary support for associates