General Liability Attorney

About the role

A well-established regional defense firm with over 45 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-10 years of experience in general liability defense or workers' compensation to join any office including - DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Mount Laurel, Newark, Richmond, Pittsburgh, Allentown, or Harrisburg. This Associate will defend insurers, self-insured businesses, and corporate clients across either general liability matters - including premises liability, casualty, and civil litigation - or workers' compensation claims.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of general liability or workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and manage discovery
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and workers' compensation proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients and advise on risk, exposure, and claims strategy
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues

Requirements

• 2-10 years of general liability or workers' compensation litigation experience in defense
• Active bar license in DC, MD, VA, PA, and/or NJ in good standing
• Strong litigation skills including depositions, discovery, and motions practice
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with partners and senior attorneys

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• General liability or workers' compensation litigation experience
• Strong litigation skills
• Writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bar dues and CLEs
• In-house mentoring program

Pay

$95,000 - $175,000 base salary, contingent on experience, plus performance-based bonus potential

Schedule

Hybrid remote flexibility, with appearances required in their respective courts as needed